Dental Receptionist and Decontamination Support Worker

Integrated Care System; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health provider in Leicester is seeking a Dental Receptionist and Decontamination Support Worker for a full-time, 12-month FTC position. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication abilities and a compassionate demeanor, ready to support both staff and patients in busy dental clinics. The role offers a gross salary of £24,465 per annum, training opportunities, and a chance to contribute to local health initiatives.

Benefits

Corporate Pension Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Funded training for CPD

Uniforms provided

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Qualifications

• Experience in reception and administrative support.
• Ability to assist in the decontamination of dental instruments.
• Driver's license required for clinic relocation.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and administrative support in clinics.
• Assist in decontamination and maintenance of dental equipment.
• Maintain a welcoming environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Good communication skills

Compassionate and flexible

Welcoming and upbeat approach

Job description

Dental Receptionist and Decontamination Support Worker

Dental Receptionist and Decontamination Support Worker

12 Months FTC, Full Time (part time considered)

Hours: 37.5 Hours per week (part time considered)

Merlyn Vaz Dental Clinic, Spinney Hill Road, Leicester, LE5 3GH

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Main duties of the job

What are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have good communication skills and effortless ways of making people feel at ease and will prove invaluable when providing day to day support. You will be based at Merlyn Vaz and Westcotes Dental Departments, busy multi surgery clinics.

You will be responsible for providing reception and administrative support in our clinics and on occasion to assist in the decontamination and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment.

Most importantly, we would like you to have a welcoming and upbeat approach and be a helping hand in the clinic for both employees and patients.

Our clinical sessions run between Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm, Saturdays as and when required, and we will need you to be flexible in your approach to work. We will need you to work at other clinics, therefore car drivers are essential.

About us

What do we offer?

• Full time, 12 Month FTC, 37.5 hours per week, (part time considered)
• Salary gross £24,465 per annum (pro rata if part time)
• Access to Corporate Pension Scheme
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD
• Support with training for your wider professional development.
• Uniforms provided
• Become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels
• Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiative

Please ensure that you read the Job Description, which also includes the person specification, before applying.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information on duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Dental Receptionist and Decontamination Support Worker

• Please see attached Person Specification within the Job Description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,465 a yearPer annum (pro rata if part time)