Community Dental Services CIC

Referrals and Waitlist Administrator

The closing date is 07 April 2026

Job summary

Referrals and Waitlist Administrator

Permanent, Part Time

Hours:30 hours per week, 4 days

Base: Dental Care Centre, Bedford Health Village, 3 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NT

Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 per annum pro rata (actual £20,608 to £21,980.80)

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Main duties of the job

What are we looking for?

The post holder will be responsible for recording the receipt of referrals into a range of dental services provided by Community Dental Services CIC in Bedfordshire. They will ensure that the service responds appropriately to set criteria that patients are seen for care within the services' agreed time frame. They will be a point of contact for employees, patients and general dental practitioners.

The post holder will employ their proficient IT skills to maintain an accurate database of patient information. There may occasionally be the requirement to undertake other administrative duties to support colleagues or at times of annual leave or sickness absence.

They will support the majority of the administration of the referrals process from their base, however they will be expected to meet as a referrals team regularly at the central referrals base in order to manage this function.

The ability to travel countywide in order to attend team meetings and training countywide is required.

About us

What do we offer?

  • Starting salary gross £25,760 per year, pro rata
  • Part time, permanent contract, 30 hours per week
  • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata
  • Access to Corporate Pension Scheme
  • 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD
  • Support with training for your wider professional development
  • Uniforms provided
  • Become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels
  • Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiatives

Please ensure that you read the Job Description, which also includes the person specification, before applying.

Details

Date posted

24 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per annum pro rata (actual £20,608 to £21,980.80)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

Beds RWLA

Job locations

Dental Care Centre

Bedford Health Village, 3 Kimbolton Road

Bedford

MK40 2NT


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the main duties and responsibilities for the role, please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the main duties and responsibilities for the role, please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Referrals and Waitlist Administrator

Essential

  • Please see attached Person Specification within the Job Description
Person Specification

Referrals and Waitlist Administrator

Essential

  • Please see attached Person Specification within the Job Description

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

Community Dental Services CIC

Address

Dental Care Centre

Bedford Health Village, 3 Kimbolton Road

Bedford

MK40 2NT


Employer's website

https://communitydentalservices.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Community Dental Services CIC

Address

Dental Care Centre

Bedford Health Village, 3 Kimbolton Road

Bedford

MK40 2NT


Employer's website

https://communitydentalservices.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Manager Bedfordshire

Kaisha Paterson

Kaisha.Paterson@cds-cic.co.uk

07879481739

Details

Date posted

24 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per annum pro rata (actual £20,608 to £21,980.80)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

Beds RWLA

Job locations

Dental Care Centre

Bedford Health Village, 3 Kimbolton Road

Bedford

MK40 2NT


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