Out of Hours Receptionists

Smile Together; Truro; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Smile Together in Truro, Cornwall is seeking an Out-of-Hours receptionist to cover evening and weekend shifts across Truro, Penzance, and Bodmin. The role offers an hourly rate of £18.00 and placement on our expanding reception team.

The position involves welcoming patients, handling appointments, payments, and front-of-house support in a friendly, patient-focused environment. Weekend and weekday evening shifts are available.

Qualifications

• A friendly, positive, and professional attitude with a passion for patient care.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to adapt within a dynamic clinical environment.
• Commitment to ongoing development and maintaining high clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients at reception, manage appointments, respond to telephone and email enquiries, and ensure a smooth patient journey from arrival to departure.
• Process payments, maintain accurate patient records, and support administrative systems in line with practice policies.
• Engage with patients compassionately, helping to reduce anxiety and ensure they feel welcomed, informed, and supported at every stage of their visit.
• Assist with administrative duties including record-keeping, patient preparation, and general front-of-house organisation.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Teamwork

Will to develop

Job description

Location: Truro, Penzance, and Bodmin
Shifts available: Weekday Evening and weekend shifts
Pay: £18.00 per hour

Application deadline:30 th September 2026* *We have the right to close this advert early.

Are you looking to make a real difference while keeping flexibility in your schedule?

We’re expanding our Out-of-Hours team and have exciting opportunities available for evening and weekend shifts across Truro, Penzance, and Bodmin as a receptionist.

Evening Shifts – 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Truro Health Park
Weekend Shifts – Saturdays & Sundays 8.30am to 4.30pm at Harleigh Road Dental Centre

Weekend Shifts – Saturdays & Sundays 8.30am to 12:30pm at Truro Health Park and Lescudjack centre Penzance.

What You’ll Do

• Welcome patients at reception, manage appointments, respond to telephone and email enquiries, and ensure a smooth patient journey from arrival to departure.
• Process payments, maintain accurate patient records, and support administrative systems in line with practice policies.
• Engage with patients compassionately, helping to reduce anxiety and ensure they feel welcomed, informed, and supported at every stage of their visit.
• Assist with administrative duties including record-keeping, patient preparation, and general front-of-house organisation.

What We’re Looking For:

• A friendly, positive, and professional attitude with a passion for patient care.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to adapt within a dynamic clinical environment.
• Commitment to ongoing development and maintaining high clinical standards.

Why Join Us?

Were more than just a dental practice, we’re proud to be

• the UK’s first dental practice to be B Corp certified
• a Community Interest Company (CIC)
• proud to be employee-owned, giving our team a voice within the business

This means we’re committed to doing business differently for the benefit of our people, the communities we serve, and our planet. From reducing our environmental “toothprint” with sustainable practices, to playing an active role in improving oral health across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, our mission goes beyond dentistry: we change lives and we’d love you to be part of that!

Ready to make a real difference with a team that’s passionate about people, the planet, and positive change? Join Smile Together today!