Dental Receptionist – Public Dental Service (Ref 202832)
Substantive Post
Full Time Post – 37 hours per week
Band 3 - Salary Range £26,869 - £28,998 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,380 per annum
Working within our Dental Health Centres, you will provide reception and clerical support for our busy dental service. The successful applicants may be required to work across our practices in Lerwick, Brae, Whalsay and Yell as operational requirements dictate, however will predominantly be based from Montfield Dental Clinic in Lerwick.
The post will involve working with a range of different people both face-to-face and over the phone, including Dentists, Nurses, professional agencies and, most importantly, the public. You will have responsibility for maintaining accurate and confidential patient information as well as dealing with payments and other enquiries.
We are looking for candidates with experience of working in an office environment, who have achieved at least Standard Grade or equivalent in Maths and English. With excellent communication skills and the ability to work with numerical data, you should also be able to demonstrate good keyboard and General IT aptitude. Above all, we are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic individual with a flexible and proactive approach.
You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on
http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/ .
Please note we are looking for someone who can start immediately following screening checks.
For an informal discussion, please contact Dental Service Manager, Rachael Hunter on
Rachael.hunter3@nhs.scot .
Closing date: 26/01/25
Interviews: Week beginning 03/02/25
Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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Substantive Post
Full Time Post – 37 hours per week
Band 3 - Salary Range £26,869 - £28,998 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,380 per annum
Working within our Dental Health Centres, you will provide reception and clerical support for our busy dental service. The successful applicants may be required to work across our practices in Lerwick, Brae, Whalsay and Yell as operational requirements dictate, however will predominantly be based from Montfield Dental Clinic in Lerwick.
The post will involve working with a range of different people both face-to-face and over the phone, including Dentists, Nurses, professional agencies and, most importantly, the public. You will have responsibility for maintaining accurate and confidential patient information as well as dealing with payments and other enquiries.
We are looking for candidates with experience of working in an office environment, who have achieved at least Standard Grade or equivalent in Maths and English. With excellent communication skills and the ability to work with numerical data, you should also be able to demonstrate good keyboard and General IT aptitude. Above all, we are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic individual with a flexible and proactive approach.
You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on
http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/ .
Please note we are looking for someone who can start immediately following screening checks.
For an informal discussion, please contact Dental Service Manager, Rachael Hunter on
Rachael.hunter3@nhs.scot .
Closing date: 26/01/25
Interviews: Week beginning 03/02/25
Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
