Primary Care Careers

Receptionist

The closing date is 16 September 2025

Job summary

Gooseberry Dental located in Ipswich are looking for a friendly and professional receptionist to be the welcoming face of our practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team in a patient-focused environment where excellent customer care is at the heart of everything we do. This position is offered on a full-time basis, hours are Monday to Thursday 8.15am - 5.30pm and Friday 8.15am to 4.30pm.

As our receptionist, you'll be the first point of contact for patients in person, over the phone, and online. You'll ensure every patient feels welcome and supported, while keeping the practice running smoothly with efficient administration and appointment coordination.

Main duties of the job

  • Greeting and assisting patients in a warm and professional manner
  • Answering phone calls, managing enquiries, and booking appointments
  • Handling patient records and maintaining accurate information
  • Taking payments and managing invoices
  • Supporting the dental team with day-to-day administrative tasks
  • Ensuring the reception area is tidy, organised, and welcoming

About us

Gooseberry Dental is a modern, patient-focused practice committed to delivering high-quality dental care in a professional and welcoming environment.

We offer:

  • A friendly and supportive work environment
  • Opportunities for training and career progression
  • Competitive salary and benefits

Details

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

28928

Job locations

62 Berners Street

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 3LU


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A professional, caring, and patient-focused attitude
  • Good organisational and multitasking abilities
  • Confident IT skills and experience with scheduling systems (training provided if needed)

Desirable

  • Previous reception, customer service, or healthcare experience is an advantage but not essential
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A professional, caring, and patient-focused attitude
  • Good organisational and multitasking abilities
  • Confident IT skills and experience with scheduling systems (training provided if needed)

Desirable

  • Previous reception, customer service, or healthcare experience is an advantage but not essential

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

62 Berners Street

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 3LU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

62 Berners Street

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 3LU


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Gooseberry Dental (formerly Ipswich Dental Care)

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

28928

Job locations

62 Berners Street

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 3LU


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