Dental Receptionist Secretary
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
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Role summary
This role involves providing secretarial and receptionist services for the North Wales Community Dental Service, based at Ty Nerys, Glan Clwyd Hospital. The postholder will be the first point of contact for visitors and patients, handling sensitive situations calmly. Key responsibilities include administrative support to the CDS Administration team and working closely with qualified staff to ensure smooth clinic operations and patient-focused care. The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this position.
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate English and Mathematical skills RSA Stage 2 or equivalent NVQ 3 in Administration/Information Technology
Desirable criteria
- NVQ II Admin/customer care.
- Clerical/Secretarial experience Numeracy and cash handling Previous NHS experience WPAS and Welsh Clinical Portal References Job application Skills Clear, legible
- Previous NHS experience
- Aptitude and Abilities
- Clear, legible handwriting Good verbal and written communication skills Good organisational skills Able to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks Typing/Word processing Maintaining Confidentiality Good secretarial skills Good time management skills Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to use electronic information systems and word processing packages Knowledge of medical and dental terminology
- Values
- Awareness of the importance of Confidentiality Able to work effectively in a team Self motivated and enthusiastic person Willingness to learn Flexible, reliable and adaptable Caring and considerate to others Ability to cope under pressure
- Ability to learn, comprehend and work within Health Board's policies and procedures
- Other
- Ability to travel between clinics as and when necessary. Welsh speaking
- Qualifications and/or Knowledge
- Able to demonstrate English and Mathematical skills RSA Stage 2 or equivalent NVQ 3 in Administration/Information Technology
- NVQ II Admin/customer care.
- Clerical/Secretarial experience Numeracy and cash handling Previous NHS experience WPAS and Welsh Clinical Portal References Job application Skills Clear, legible
- Previous NHS experience
- Aptitude and Abilities
- Clear, legible handwriting Good verbal and written communication skills Good organisational skills Able to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks Typing/Word processing Maintaining Confidentiality Good secretarial skills Good time management skills Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to use electronic information systems and word processing packages Knowledge of medical and dental terminology
- Values
- Awareness of the importance of Confidentiality Able to work effectively in a team Self motivated and enthusiastic person Willingness to learn Flexible, reliable and adaptable Caring and considerate to others Ability to cope under pressure
- Ability to learn, comprehend and work within Health Board's policies and procedures
- Other
- Ability to travel between clinics as and when necessary. Welsh speaking
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £26,813 – £27,890 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 16d
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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Dental Receptionist Secretary
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
Secretary / Receptionist
Band 3
NORTH WALES COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICE
Based at Ty Nerys, Glan Clwyd Hospital.**
Full Time - 37 1/2 hours**
PERMANENT
The postholder will provide a Secretarial / Receptionist service to the department, being the first point of contact for visitors and patients to the service. This can involve dealing with sensitive and potentially difficult / stressful situations in a calm and sensitive manner. The post also requires providing secretarial / administrative support to the CDS Administration team
Welsh is essential for this role, excellent organisational skills and IT skills as well as working to deadlines are essential qualities for this role.
If you would like more general information please contact the Senior Dental Nurse on: [phone number removed].
Main duties of the job
The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post
Job Summary/Job Purpose:Working with the North Wales Community Dental Services.Working closely with and providing support to qualified staff in order to ensure the smoothrunning of clinics ensuring safe patient focused care at all times.
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