Dental Receptionist Apprenticeship in Southampton at Damira – Shirley

Salary£17,680 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationSouthampton
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes20 Nov 2026
LevelIntermediate
Starts23 Nov 2026
Hours40 a week
Duration1 Year

Job description

Summary

Do you want to work in healthcare and make a difference? Train as an Apprentice Dental Receptionist and begin your pathway to a professional dental career while supporting patients at the heart of the practice.

What you will do at work

This is your opportunity to work within a professional dental practice while studying for your
Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner apprenticeship with Tempdent, alongside Dental Receptionist
specific training. You’ll develop the skills needed to provide excellent patient service and
support the smooth running of a busy dental practice.

Key duties may include:

Greeting patients and welcoming them into the practiceManaging appointment bookings and diary systemsHandling patient enquiries both in person and over the phoneProcessing payments and maintaining accurate patient recordsSupporting the dental team with administrative tasksEnsuring a positive patient experience from arrival to departureMaintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Training

Provided by Tempdent:
• Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship
• Dental Receptionist specific training
• Functional Skills (if applicable)
• Flexible online delivery model
• Induction and regular progress support

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Administrative Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Care Skills
  • Initative
  • IT Skills
  • Non judgemental
  • Organisational Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Teamworking
  • Communication Skills
  • Professionalism
  • Telephone Skills
  • Time Management

Qualifications

  • GCSE Maths (4) – desired
  • GCSE English (4) – desired

About this employer

This welcoming dental practice supports apprentices with ongoing training and opportunities for professional development within dental administration and practice management.

After this apprenticeship

Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the Apprenticeship and progression within the practice.

Employer

Damira - Shirley

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
Temp Dent Dental Agency
Training course
Customer service practitioner (level 2)
Working pattern
Monday - Sunday 8am - 8pm

Published by the employer on Find an apprenticeship, the government vacancy service.

Location

12 Cannon Street
Southampton
Southampton, South East
SO15 5PQ
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