Receptionist - Part Time

Lewes - North Street Dental Practice; Lewes; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking included

Bonus scheme based on performance

Wellbeing Support: EAP & GP service

Job summary

Lewes - North Street Dental Practice in Lewes is seeking a Receptionist for a 12-month maternity cover. The role is part-time, 24 hours per week, across Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8am–5pm, at a competitive rate of £12.71 per hour.

This welcoming practice focuses on general dentistry and patient service, offering a friendly team and free parking. You will be the first point of contact for patients and help maintain smooth front desk operations.

Qualifications

• Previous front of house reception experience, ideally in healthcare.
• Positive attitude, well-organised and empathetic.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with patients and colleagues.

Skills

Front of house reception

Communication

Customer service

Job description

Job Description

Some people see a reception desk. We see the heart of the practice.

Are you a Receptionist looking for a change? Or maybe you work in a similar role and are looking for a new challenge? If so, we’ve got a a 12 month maternity cover vacancy in our welcoming reception team at North Street Dental in Lewes from December 2026 - read on to find out more.

• Part-time hours available, 24 hours per week over 3 days
• Competitive hourly rate of £12.71ph
• Typical shifts are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, all 8am - 5pm
• Convenient location with free parking included
• Friendly, family oriented dental practice with a reputation based upon creating a professional practice with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
• The practice provides a wide range of services including general dentistry, Implants, sedation, oral surgery, special interest root canal and full time hygienist support.
• Close-knit, established team, delivering dental care for the best patients in Lewes!

About you

We’d love to receive your application to our Receptionist vacancy if you have the following skills and experience:

• Previous front of house Reception experience (ideally within a dental or healthcare setting, although this isn’t a must-have)
• A positive attitude, empathetic and well-organised
• Great communication skills, with a passion for delivering great service and building strong relationships with both colleagues and patients

What do you get in return?

In addition to our competitive hourly rate, our benefits package also includes:

• Additional Reward: bonus scheme based on practice performance
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service plus an in-house Mental Health First Aider programme
• Extra Leave: Birthday off plus additional days for special occasions
• Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Financial Security: Life assurance and pension scheme

Who are we?

PortmanDentex is a leading dental group supporting more than 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We put patients at the heart of what we do and create an inclusive environment where colleagues can grow and make a real difference. Working in partnership and always looking for ways to improve, we are building a better future for our patients, practices and people.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.