Receptionist/Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
We’re looking for a customer focussed,Receptionist/Administrator,to work alongside our team of Dentists and Dental Nurses in our special care dentistry service where we strive to offer our patients the very best in patient-centred care.
This is a busy clinic that consistently receives second to none patient feedback so you’ll be joining a great team offering a wide range of dental treatments. Your work will be variable and interesting and offer great satisfaction in playing your part with looking after the healthcare needs of our Somerset population. We are also always keen to offer professional development opportunities if this is something that you would be interested in.
You will be the first point of contact for service users visiting our clinic, whose dental needs are outside of general dental practice (GDP) care, as well as helping to support our variety of work including domiciliary and urgent care. Your friendly, approachable style will be key in communicating with not only our patients, but their families and carers, face to face and on the telephone, as well as liaising with the team in our central Single Point of Access.
We welcome you to become part of our wider Somerset and Dorset service, where colleagues are waiting for you to join them in the special workplace which makes such a huge difference to people’s lives.
Living in Somerset offers a wonderful, high quality of life experience for everyone:
- Established public transport networks to cities such as Exeter, Bristol, Bath, London
- Coast, countryside, moors and hills aplenty
- Great sports facilities and seasonal cultural events
- NHS Pension, generous leave and terms and conditions
Please see the attached detailed job description and person specification for further information on this role.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Receptionist/Administrator roles across Somerset NHS Foundation Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,730 - £23,177 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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