Receptionist
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Job summary
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to; Hampshire IOW Healthcare NHS Trust, Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust.
Are you an enthusiastic, flexible, reliable team player with excellent communication skills?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Special Care Dental Service is looking to recruit a Dental Receptionist to work within the Special Care Dental clinic situated at Pickles Coppice, Millbrook, Southampton.
Our service deliver routine and urgent care to patients, adults and children who are unable to access care in the General Dental Services due to their additional needs. This includes adults and children with a physical, sensory, intellectual, mental, medical, social impairment or disability and individuals with behavioural difficulties or dental anxiety.
Main duties of the job
You will provide reception and administrative support to the whole dental team. to provide an efficient effective service for our special care patients. There will be a need for you to provide cover as and when needed at the other clinics in the West Area: Southampton, Eastleigh, and New Forest with the possibility for travel over the wider area of Hampshire.
You will be confident, able to work under pressure with the ability to communicate effectively, delivering care with dignity and respect in a kind compassionate manner.
It is important that applicants can demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication skills, excellent IT and organisational skills. Candidates should be proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel, should have competent keyboard skills, and knowledge of a dental software package would be an advantage.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
17 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year based on full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-DEN-7729
Job locations
Pickles Coppice
65 Windemere Avenue
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 9QX
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pickles Coppice
65 Windemere Avenue
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 9QX
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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