Dental Receptionist – South West London

Join a friendly, well-established private dental practice in South West London as an experienced Dental Receptionist on a 6-month FTC initially to cover maternity leave.

Posted28/04/2026
Location
South West London
Job Type
permanent
Salary
£16.50 per hour
Hours
Core days: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday

About the role

Tempdent is supporting a friendly, well-established private dental practice in South West London to recruit an experienced Dental Receptionist on a 6 months FTC initially to cover maternity leave.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a happy, close-knit team in a family-run practice with loyal, chatty patients and a genuinely supportive working environment.

Key responsibilities

  • Front-of-house reception duties in a busy private practice
  • Managing appointment bookings and diary coordination
  • Welcoming patients and handling enquiries professionally
  • Supporting the wider team to ensure a smooth patient journey
  • Maintaining a high standard of organisation and communication

Working hours

  • Core days: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
  • Additional days may be available for the right candidate
  • ASAP start preferred

Location & transport

  • South West London location
  • Excellent transport links (District Line nearby)
  • Resident or pay-and-display parking available

The ideal candidate

What we’re looking for

  • Experienced Dental Receptionist
  • 3+ years’ experience preferred
  • High standard of written and spoken English
  • Friendly, confident, and highly organised
  • Enjoys working in a patient-focused, family practice environment

Why join them?

  • Supportive, long standing team
  • Lovely patient base who value relationsiphs
  • Calm, welcoming practice enviroment
  • Stable permanent role with long-term potential
  • Permanent contract
  • Workplace pension
  • Employee discount after probation period