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Receptionist

CompanyPortmanDentex
LocationRainham
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 19, 2026
About The Company
Good dental care really matters. We provide dental care for 1.5 million patients every year across the UK and Ireland. Today, we support over 370 practices, partner with more than 2,400 clinicians and empower more than 4,500 practice colleagues – to enable better health and happiness across lifetimes. Our practices are integral parts of their local communities, and we support our clinicians and practice teams to deliver the best care possible for their patients, every day. We know that every patient and every community is unique. As a dental group we strive to balance celebrating the individuality of our clinicians and practices, with using the benefits of our scale and commitment to deliver excellent dental care. We’re also part of the wider Portman Healthcare International Group which has a presence in five European countries.
About the Role

Job Description

About the role and practice 

If you're a Receptionist looking for a rewarding role in a friendly and professional environment, look no further than Portman Smile Clinic Rainham.

  • Part-time hours available 

  • Fixed Term Contract - 6 months

  • Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

At this friendly 3-surgery, specialist Orthodontic practice, we care for both NHS and private patients. You’ll work alongside a highly skilled, specialist clinical team in this modern and well-equipped practice. Our Rainham Portman Smile Clinic is one of circa 70 specialist orthodontic practices within PortmanDentex, making us the leading orthodontic provider in the UK. 

You can take a look at the full job description by clicking here

About you 

We welcome your application to our Dental Receptionist vacancy if you have the following skills and experience: 

  • Proven front of house Reception experience (ideally within a dental or healthcare setting, although this is not essential) 

  • A positive attitude, empathetic and well-organised 

  • The ability to communicate well with patients and colleagues and highly motivated to offer a warm and welcoming environment 

  • Passionate about building great relationships with patients and colleagues, and exceptional standards of care 

What do you get in return? 

As a PortmanDentex colleague, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that celebrates individuality. By growing together, we’ll reimagine group dentistry and wellness, enabling happier and healthier futures for all our clinicians, colleagues and patients.  Ready to aim higher and join our journey? Click to apply now and discover more. 

In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits package also includes: 

  • Bonus scheme based on practice performance 

  • Additional special days off (such as your birthday), and the opportunity to purchase up to 3 additional annual leave days 

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave 

  • Life assurance and contributory pension scheme 

  • Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7, 365 days a year confidential helpline and counselling service, plus 24/7 GP service 

  • Employee Referral Scheme – earn up to £3,000 per referral 

  • Cycle to work scheme 

  • Benefits platform with access to discounted shopping, cinema, travel, and much more 

To apply for our Dental Receptionist vacancy, you can submit your latest CV. Alternatively, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends or colleagues who may be interested. 

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Additional Information

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.

  • Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract / Temporary
  • PortmanDentex Location: Rainham - Portman Smile Clinic
  • Vacancy Type: Nurse - Qualified
  • Department: Practices - Orthodontics
  • Key Skills
    Front of House ReceptionDental ReceptionHealthcare ReceptionPositive AttitudeEmpathyOrganizationCommunicationPatient Relationship BuildingExceptional Care Standards
    Categories
    HealthcareAdministrative
    Benefits
    Bonus scheme based on practice performanceAdditional special days off (such as your birthday)Opportunity to purchase up to 3 additional annual leave daysEnhanced maternity and paternity leaveLife assuranceContributory pension schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEmployee Referral SchemeCycle to work schemeBenefits platform with access to discounted shopping, cinema, travel, and much more
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The role involves providing front-of-house reception services in a friendly and professional environment at a specialist Orthodontic practice caring for both NHS and private patients. The receptionist will work alongside a highly skilled clinical team in a modern, well-equipped setting.
    📋Job Type
    part time
    📊Experience Level
    0-2
    💼Company Size
    470
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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