# Receptionist/Administrative Assistant - Orthodontics

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Dorchester
- **Region:** South West
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Administrative and IT
- **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 Pro Rata Per Annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-07T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-24T12:01:49.737Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Dorchester/Dorset_County_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Orthodontics/Orthodontics-v8181399
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8181399?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.dchft.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Are you a receptionist or administrator looking for an interesting role in orthodontics?

We have a great opportunity for a receptionist to join our busy and friendly team. This position is available part time, 3 days per week; Days to be discussed during interview.

Please note, this position will be based at Dorset County Hospital but there may be a requirement to work at Bournemouth Hospital.

Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

### Main duties of the job

You will:

- ·        Provide comprehensive reception / administrative support to the Orthodontic department service in achieving its objectives.
·        Assist and support the team to ensure the delivery of a high quality service.  This will require the use of good clerical, communication and interpersonal skills.
- To liaise with patients, clinical staff and medical staff both within and outside the Trust to ensure patients are seen within nationally agreed waiting times.
- To provide an efficient, friendly and caring booking, advice and information service to anyone calling the Orthodontic department.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

## Person Specification

### SKILLS & ABILITIES

**Essential**

- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Competent keyboard skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team

### Knowledge & Experience

**Essential**

- Experience in dealing with telephone enquiries
- Understanding of Confidentiality

**Desirable**

- Recent & relevant experience in an office environment in a clerical/admin capacity
- Level 3 or equivalent education required I.E NVQ Level 3
- Previous experience in a Healthcare environment
- Previous Outpatient experience
- Previous computer experience in a Windows environment

### Education, Qualifications & Training

**Essential**

- General education to GCSE standard or equivalent, including Maths and English

## Documents

- [jd & ps (pdf, 569.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10484720)
- [dorset map (pdf, 59.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=683)
- [trust values (pdf, 678.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1050)
- [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=682)
- [the nhs constitution (pdf, 568.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1051)
- [advice for candidates (pdf, 110.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=689)
- [dch recruitment information pack (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2819)
- [guidance regarding disabled staff (pdf, 96.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=684)
- [car parking information for employees (pdf, 225.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=680)
- [joint strategy - dorset county hospital and dorset healthcare (pdf, 6.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2899)

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