Dental Receptionist – South London/ Surrey border (SM5)
We are seeking a Dental Receptionist to join a long established, family friendly mixed dental practice that has been serving its local community for over 30 years.
Posted30/03/2026
Location
South London/ Surrey Border (SM5)
Job Type
permanent
Salary
£14.50–£16.00 per hour (DOE)
Hours
3 days per week (Tues - Thurs) – 4 days considered
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About the role
A long established, family friendly mixed dental practice that has been serving its local community for over 30 years. The team prides itself on providing a relaxed, welcoming environment and delivering a high level of care to patients of all ages.
What’s on offer
- £14.50–£16.00 per hour (depending on experience)
- Permanent position, 3 days per week (with potential to increase to 4)
- Modern practice using SOE/Exact
- On site parking and excellent public transport links
- Supportive, close knit team culture
- CPD support
- DBS covered
- Uniform provided
- Pension scheme
- Employee discounts
- Practice events and social activities
Key Responsibilities
- Being the first point of contact for patients – in person and on the phone
- Managing the appointment diary and coordinating bookings
- Handling incoming calls, emails and patient enquiries
- Processing payments and managing basic financial transactions
- Maintaining accurate patient records on SOE/Exact
- Managing referrals and keeping logs up to date
- Supporting day to day practice administration and compliance tasks
- Liaising with the clinical team to help maintain smooth patient flow
- (The practice values previous exposure to a range of treatments – general dentistry, ortho, perio, surgery, hygiene etc. – but this role is front of house, not chairside nursing.)
The ideal candidate
You’ll be a great fit if you are:
- An experienced Dental Receptionist – ideally with 2+ years’ experience in a dental practice
- Confident using SOE/Exact or similar dental software
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Professional, friendly and patient focused
- Comfortable working in a busy mixed NHS/private environment
- Able to work in the UK (Right to Work required)
- Able to complete an Enhanced DBS
- The practice is particularly keen on candidates who are:
- Ideally GDC registered, or
- Experienced Dental Receptionists (2+ years) who are keen to train and develop – training will be provided.
Why join them?
- Long standing, community focused practice with a great local reputation
- Relaxed, friendly team environment
- Secure, part time hours with the option to increase
- A role where you’re genuinely valued as the “front of house face” of the practice