Dental Referral Coordinator

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organisation in Oxford is seeking a dedicated Dental Referral Co-ordinator to lead administrative support, process referrals, and schedule appointments. The role involves collaborating with the Senior Dental Officers and assisting with training staff on dental software. Candidates should have a passion for supporting dental services. This position offers excellent career progression and a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, NHS discounts, and development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles within healthcare.
• Passion for supporting healthcare services.
• Ability to collaborate with different teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead administrative support for the Dental Referral Co-ordinator.
• Process referrals and schedule appointments.
• Support Senior Management and Dental Officers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative support

Collaboration

Problem solving

Training capability

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated, organised individual to continue the role of our Dental Referral Co‑ordinator.

You will be responsible for leading the administrative support by processing referrals, scheduling appointments and generally supporting our Senior Management Team, and being a pivotal part in supporting the wider service. You will be working in collaboration with our Senior Dental Officers to maintain a successful General Anaesthetic pathway.

Additionally, you will assist the Administration Manager in reviewing and updating processes and, most importantly, being primary contact for resolving issues and training new staff on our Dental Software.

If you have that passion, knowledge and are excited for an opportunity to support a successful service then do not hesitate to apply – we need you!

Previous applicants need not apply to this vacancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading on responsibility of the workload for the day to day running of Dental Referral Co‑ordinator.
• Providing administrative support for the Oxfordshire Community Dental Service – processing referrals, booking appointments, producing reports for our Senior Management Team.
• Working closely with our Senior Dental Officers to support and maintain a successful General Anaesthetic pathway.
• Supporting the Administration Manager in reviewing and updating processes, dealing with issues and training new starters on our Dental Software.

About Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

We provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”. Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individual and Trust-wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ellie Weston
Job title: Administration Manager
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01865 904041

We want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own. Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.