Receptionist/Administrator

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Looking to work flexibly?

Full time or part time to include a Monday and/or Friday?

Patient focussed and keen to play your part in supporting the healthcare needs of our Dorset population?

We have something that may suit you at our clinic, providing special care dentistry Monday to Friday, 08.30 - 17.00. We would love to hear from you.

What we are looking for is patient focussed Receptionist/Administrator to join our Special Care Dentistry service. Currently based in Bournemouth, and soon to be moving to a new, purpose-built clinic in Poole, this is a busy clinic that receives second to none, patient feedback so you'll be joining a great team.

What we can offer you is flexible working (talk to us about what days you can work), excellent NHS terms and conditions, a variable and interesting working day and great job satisfaction whilst supporting our team of dentist, dental nurses and therapists.

If you'd like to chat to us before applying to see if we are a good fit for what you're looking for, please call Claire Andrews (07767 664651) or Alison Franklin (07767 665366) and they will be happy to answer any queries. We very much look forward to welcoming you as part of our team.

Main duties of the job

You will be the first point of contact for service users visiting our clinic, whose dental needs are outside of general dental practice (GDP) care, as well as helping to support our variety of work including domiciliary and urgent care. Your friendly, approachable style will be key in communicating with not only our patients, but their families and carers, face to face and on the telephone, as well as liaising with the team in our central Single Point of Access.

We welcome you to become part of our wider Dorset and Somerset service, where colleagues are waiting for you to join them in the special workplace which makes such a huge difference to people's lives.

About us

Living in Dorset is a wonderful, high quality of life experience for everyone:

  • Great links to motorways, public transport and its own airport
  • Close to beautiful towns such as Poole, Bournemouth and Dorchester
  • Fast ferry service linking Poole and Portsmouth with the Channel Islands of Guernsey and Jersey and the Western Channel ports of St Malo and Cherbourg.
  • Coast, countryside, moors and hills aplenty
  • Great sports facilities and seasonal cultural events

Date posted

08 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

184-LP5290270-B

Job locations

The Browning Centre, Bournemouth

7 Shelley Road

Bournemouth

BH1 4JQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

On occasion the post holder may be required to carry out the above duties at otherclinics within Dorset to provide cover for annual leave and sickness, therefore a car driver with valid driving licence or have access to transport with business insurance to be able travel to other sites as service needs.

If you would like further information about this role, or would like to pop into the clinic and meet the team, before you apply please dont hesitate to contact one of our Senior Dental Nurses, Claire Andrews on 07767 664651 or Alison Franklin on 07833 233211.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Please see the attached job description for further details on the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

On occasion the post holder may be required to carry out the above duties at otherclinics within Dorset to provide cover for annual leave and sickness, therefore a car driver with valid driving licence or have access to transport with business insurance to be able travel to other sites as service needs.

If you would like further information about this role, or would like to pop into the clinic and meet the team, before you apply please dont hesitate to contact one of our Senior Dental Nurses, Claire Andrews on 07767 664651 or Alison Franklin on 07833 233211.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Please see the attached job description for further details on the role.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Good standard of education with 3 GCSEs or equivalent
  • Knowledge and competency of using IT software package, Microsoft Office, word, excel, outlook
  • Car driver with valid driving licence or have access to transport with business insurance and willingness to travel to other sites to provide cover if required
  • Good standard of literacy/English skills
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team and language independently using own initiative
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Good standard of education with 3 GCSEs or equivalent
  • Knowledge and competency of using IT software package, Microsoft Office, word, excel, outlook
  • Car driver with valid driving licence or have access to transport with business insurance and willingness to travel to other sites to provide cover if required
  • Good standard of literacy/English skills
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team and language independently using own initiative

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Browning Centre, Bournemouth

7 Shelley Road

Bournemouth

BH1 4JQ


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Browning Centre, Bournemouth

7 Shelley Road

Bournemouth

BH1 4JQ


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Dental Nurse

Claire Andrews / Alison Franklin

claire.andrews2@somersetft.nhs.uk

07767664651

Date posted

08 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

184-LP5290270-B

Job locations

The Browning Centre, Bournemouth

7 Shelley Road

Bournemouth

BH1 4JQ


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