HealthJobsUK

Job overview

Would you like the opportunity to work as a valuable team member as part of the HDFT Community Dental Services (HDFT CDS). If so then now is the right time to join

The post holder will be responsible for reception and administrative work required in support of the day to day operation of the dental clinics. To provide administration support to the clinicians and Integrated Management Team i.e. typing letters, maintaining spread sheets managing wait lists. 

The post holder will be required to travel to provide reception and administrative support at other clinics in the locality and for initiatives such as audits and clinical governance undertaken on a countywide basis.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit an Receptionist / Administrator to work in Harrogate and District Foundation Trust Community Dental Service,   based at Kingswood Dental Clinic, Harrogate. It is a full time post, working 37.5 hours Monday - Friday

The post holder will be responsible for reception/administrative clerical duties for the day to day operation of the dental clinic covering all aspects of reception and  administrative duties as outlined in the job description for patients, both children and adults, including those who may have special needs or dental phobia.  

This role has a large emphasis on administrative duties out with the receptionist element, to ensure that the patient pathway is as effective as possible and there may be some service wide administrative duties that will be carried out as part of this role.  

You will need excellent administrative knowledge and computer skills and have attention to detail to tasks. A high degree of confidentiality, sensitivity, discretion and tact is required.

In addition you must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbal and written.  You will be active and through your interpersonal skills you should be able to crisis manage and actively problem solve without direct supervision.

Working for our organisation

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.

Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service  for employees.

North Yorkshire and York is an area of outstanding natural beauty with a varied landscape of moors, dales and a spectacular coastline, quaint villages, historic market towns and cities.