Receptionist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026.
A brilliant receptionist can transform a patient’s whole experience.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Dental Receptionist to join our long standing, friendly & experienced team at Portman Dental & Implant Clinic in Sheffield. We are a state of the art practice with a fantastic team, delivering cutting edge treatments for general, specialist and cosmetic dentistry in Sheffield city centre.
The essentials:
- Part time 4 days per week
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 7.45am - 5.15pm and Fridays 7.45am - 1.15pm
- Competitive hourly rate: £12.88 per hour
- Beautiful practice in a convenient city centre location close to tram & bus stops with shops & cafes nearby
- Full training provided for new starters
Please note this is a maternity cover role on a fixed term contract starting in December 2026 for 14 months initially.
Duties of this role will include but not be limited to:
- Greet patients, visitors, and employees with a warm, friendly and professional welcome.
- Respond to inquiries via phone, email, and in-person with clarity and empathy
- Manage the reception desk and maintain a clean, organised workspace
- Schedule appointments and maintain accurate calendars
- Process incoming and outgoing mail
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
- Perform general administrative tasks
- Coordinate with various clinicians/nurses and Treatment Co-Ordinator to support daily operations and special events
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure and professionalism
About you
We’d love to receive your application to our Receptionist vacancy if you have the following skills and experience:
- Previous front of house Reception experience (ideally within a dental or healthcare setting, although this isn’t a must-have)
- A positive attitude, empathetic and well-organised
- Great communication skills, with a passion for delivering great service and building strong relationships with both colleagues and patients
What do you get in return?
In addition to our competitive hourly rate, our benefits package also includes:
- Additional Reward: bonus scheme based on practice performance
- Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service plus an in-house Mental Health First Aider programme
- Extra Leave: Birthday off plus additional days for special occasions
- Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Financial Security: Life assurance and pension scheme
Who are we?
PortmanDentex is a leading dental group supporting more than 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We put patients at the heart of what we do and create an inclusive environment where colleagues can grow and make a real difference. Working in partnership and always looking for ways to improve, we are building a better future for our patients, practices and people.
Application process
When you click apply, we’ll just need your CV and contact details, along with the answer to four quick questions and your application will be complete! You’ll get a response as quickly as we can, whatever the outcome of your application.
Ready to join us? Click apply to take the next step in your career.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.