Dental Receptionist Administrator

NHS Scotland; Oban; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is looking for a dedicated Dental Receptionist for the Public Dental Service team at Oban Lorn & Islands Hospital. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication and organisational skills, along with experience in a healthcare setting, to support the smooth operation of our dental services. Flexibility and a friendly demeanour are essential, with responsibilities including patient interaction and administrative tasks across multiple clinics.

Qualifications

• Experience as a receptionist with public face-to-face contact.
• Good working knowledge of IT applications.
• Experience in healthcare services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join the Public Dental Service team.
• Provide administrative support including face-to-face patient interaction.
• Attend other clinics within the region as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Education

Administrative qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dental Receptionist to join our Public Dental Service team within Oban Lorn & Islands Hospital.

We seek a friendly dedicated team member who is flexible and able to work calmly and accurately.

Experience of working as a receptionist, face to face contact with the public together with excellent communication and organisational skills. A good working/practical knowledge of IT applications such as Word and Excel are essential. Experience of working in healthcare services and an administrative qualification are desirable.

Duties may involve attendance at other clinics throughout Argyll and Bute.

A driving licence is essential, with access to own vehicle for work purposes.

For informal enquiries please contact [e-mail] or 07815656317.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa.
NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.