Job overview
An exciting opportunity exists to join The Oxfordshire Community Dental Service as a Dental Receptionist!
We are a Countywide Dental Service providing a range of Special Care Dental treatment tailored to meet the individual needs of the patient whilst ensuring access.
We are currently looking to recruit an experienced, motivated Receptionist with excellent front of house and communication skills to work within our Witney Dental Clinic. The clinic provides specialist, emergency and routine dental treatment for patients within priority groups.
Main duties of the job
To provide cover for comprehensive reception function as part of a frontline team to deliver high quality service to patients and staff. The post holder will liaise extensively with patients and staff and make all appointments for patients. In addition, there is responsibility for accurate financial transactions including banking, reconciliation and debt collection. May be required to cover at other sites across Oxfordshire.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
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This advert is for Dental Receptionist East Oxford with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent: Witney Dental Receptionist. The application deadline is 10 Jun 2026.
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