JOB DETAILS

Receptionist

CompanyPortmanDentex
LocationReading
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 17, 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

Are you a Receptionist looking for a change? Or maybe you work in a similar role and are looking for a new challenge? If so, we’ve got a vacancy in our welcoming reception team at Gipsy Lane Advanced Dental Care in Reading - read on to find out more. 

  • Full-time hours available Monday  to Friday with occasional Saturday 

  • Competitive hourly rate £12.88 per hour 

  • Typical shifts are : Monday 7.45am-5pm , Tuesday 9am-6pm , Wednesdays 10am-4pm  3 times  per month and once a month 2pm-8pm later evening shift, Thursday 7.45am-5pm , Saturdays 7.45am-1.45pm  twice a month.  

  • Convenient high street location with  parking 

  • Close-knit, established team, delivering dental care for the best patients in Reading! 

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: 

  • Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential helpline and counselling services 

  • Health & Lifestyle Perks: Wellness hub with discounts on gym memberships, online GP appointments, and lifestyle coaching 

  • Smart Tech Benefits: Access to Techscheme – spread the cost of the latest tech with convenient salary deductions 

  • Financial Security: Contributory pension scheme 

Who are we? 

PortmanDentex is a leading dental group where your skills and ambitions make a real difference. We support over 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We’re united by a passion for great dentistry, putting patients first and helping each other grow both at work and beyond. 

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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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: Permanent
  • PortmanDentex Location: Reading - Gipsy Lane Advanced Dental Care
  • Vacancy Type: Receptionist
  • Department: Practices - South
  • Compensation: from GBP 12.88 - hourly
  • Key Skills
    ReceptionFront of houseCommunicationCustomer serviceRelationship buildingOrganizationEmpathyDental administration
    Categories
    HealthcareAdministrativeCustomer Service & Support
    Benefits
    Wellbeing supportEmployee assistance programmeCounselling servicesWellness hubGym membership discountsOnline GP appointmentsLifestyle coachingTechschemeContributory pension scheme
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The receptionist will manage front-of-house operations, including greeting patients and facilitating dental care services. They are responsible for maintaining a welcoming environment and building strong relationships with both patients and the clinical team.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    0-2
    💼Company Size
    470
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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