Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Receptionist

The closing date is 23 February 2026

Job summary

Please note; you must have ongoing right to work in the UK to be considered for this vacancy, we are not able to offer sponsorship for these roles.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist to join our team within the LSCFT Dental Service. You will be expected to efficiently assist with the daily running of dental treatment services for the LSCFT Dental Service. This will include all aspects of booking appointments, dealing with telephone and counter enquiries from the public, other health care professionals and other dentists. You will undertake various clerical duties including providing clerical assistance to clinicians and senior staff.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual, who has the ability to work within a team and also on one's own initiative. You will have a good standard of education and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Main duties of the job

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well within a team are essential. You will mainly work at your base clinic; however you will also be required to work across the LSCFT Dental Service, to efficiently assist with the daily running of Dental services. Experience is not required as full training will be given.Website;Dental Services :: Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

Date posted

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-CEN2438-CC

Job locations

Ringway Dental Centre

Ringway

Preston

PR1 3HQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of education
NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Knowledge

Essential

RSA III typing or equivalent knowledge and experience
ECDL or equivalent knowledge and experience of using Microsoft office

Experience

Essential

Reception experience (incl. face to face booking of appointments/filing)
Cash handling experience/banking experience
Confidentiality Good verbal & written communication skills - legible handwriting
Ability to organise own work

Skills

Essential

Flexibility to meet the service needs
The ability to work on own initiative and to obtain support and advice when needed
The ability to work in a non-judgemental manner

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of education
NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Knowledge

Essential

RSA III typing or equivalent knowledge and experience
ECDL or equivalent knowledge and experience of using Microsoft office

Experience

Essential

Reception experience (incl. face to face booking of appointments/filing)
Cash handling experience/banking experience
Confidentiality Good verbal & written communication skills - legible handwriting
Ability to organise own work

Skills

Essential

Flexibility to meet the service needs
The ability to work on own initiative and to obtain support and advice when needed
The ability to work in a non-judgemental manner

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ringway Dental Centre

Ringway

Preston

PR1 3HQ

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ringway Dental Centre

Ringway

Preston

PR1 3HQ

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)