Head Receptionist (GDC registered)
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a enthusiastic, outgoing and compassionate candidate. We are extremely passionate about providing first class dental care all within a welcoming and friendly environment.
The Head receptionist will be supported by a long-standing team who are happy to support when required. You will learn and deliver first class customer service alongside supporting patients with queries and enquiries.
You will be required to welcome patients into the practice, answer telephone, make appointments, take card and cash payments, e-mail communication and general dental administration duties.
The candidate
- The ideal candidate should be friendly and conscientious
- Create a welcoming environment for patients that sets them at ease from the outset
- Be comfortable check patients in and out and making appointments
- Patient
- Good communication skills
- Orderly
- Comfortable with Microsoft packages
- Comfortable working in a faced environment
- Excellent organisational skills
- Be GDC-registered as a dental nurse (or already registered on a training programme)
- Be able to work well as part of a team, establish a good rapport and articulate information clearly
Knowledge of Software of Excellence is desired but not essential.
The level of pay will be dependent on the candidate's level of experience/training.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Dental Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Valid GDC registration (required)
Work Location: In person
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 (Β£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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head Receptionist (GDC registered) roles across The Real Good Dental Company Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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