Job Description

Looking for More Than Just a Job? Join Our Supportive Dental Family!

Are you ready to swap the ordinary for something truly rewarding?

We're on the lookout for a warm, professional, and organised

Receptionist

to become the friendly face of our practice and a vital part of our supportive and genuinely lovely team. If you're searching for a role that offers variety, flexibility, and a place where you'll feel appreciated every single day, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Who We Are

We're a family-run, fully private dental practice with a big heart and a strong sense of community. Based across two welcoming locations--

Highcliffe High Street

and

inside Sainsbury's on Lyndhurst Road in Christchurch

--we're passionate about creating a fun, uplifting work culture where team spirit thrives and patients feel the difference.

This role will be primarily based at our Christchurch practice

, located within Sainsbury's--an accessible, friendly, and well-connected location that offers a great patient flow and a supportive team environment.

What the Role Looks Like

We're looking for a welcoming, detail-oriented Receptionist who will:

Greet patients with a smile and ensure they feel comfortable and cared for Manage appointment bookings and daily schedules efficiently Answer phone calls and emails professionally and promptly Process payments and maintain patient records Support the team with general administrative tasks

What Makes Us Different

A friendly, tight-knit team that truly supports each other A positive, patient-focused practice where relationships matter A workplace where your contribution is noticed, appreciated, and celebrated A varied day-to-day role in a dynamic and people-centred environment Opportunities to grow your skills and confidence over time

Who We're Looking For

A confident communicator with a naturally warm and friendly manner Someone who is organised, proactive, and thrives in a team environment A reliable multitasker who can keep calm under pressure While previous reception or administrative experience--especially in a dental or healthcare setting--is a bonus, it's not essential. What matters most is your attitude and willingness to learn. Full on-the-job training will be provided, so if you're friendly, organised, and ready to grow, we'd love to support you on your journey. Someone flexible and happy to work across both of our locations if needed Willing to work 1 Saturday per month as part of a shared rota

The Details

Job Type:

Full-time or part-time

Contract:

Permanent

Primary Location:

Christchurch (inside Sainsbury's on Lyndhurst Road)

Saturday Work:

1 per month (shared rota)

Ready to Join Us?

If you're looking for a role that feels good every day--and a team that has your back--we'd love to hear from you.

This is more than just a job--it's your chance to be part of something special. Let's build something brilliant together.

Benefits:

Bonus scheme Company pension Employee discount Birthday off paid
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Administrative: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: dental receptionist