Receptionist – Bupa Dental Care Cambridge
Practice Manager: Donna Gilmour
Location: Bupa Dental Care, Cambridge
Working Pattern:
Monday: 8:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 8:00 – 17:00
Wednesday: 8:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 8:15 – 17:15
Weekly Hours: 32 hours
About the Practice
Bupa Dental Care Cambridge is a friendly, patient-focused practice located in the historic and vibrant city of Cambridge. The practice benefits from a welcoming team environment and a steady flow of NHS and private patients, offering a great opportunity for a receptionist who enjoys a busy, varied role.
What’s Around the Practice
Situated within easy reach of Cambridge city centre
Close to local shops, cafés, and amenities
Near green spaces and riverside walks, ideal for lunch breaks
Strong transport links with nearby bus routes and cycling paths
How to Get There
By Train: Cambridge Station offers regular connections to London and surrounding areas; the practice is a short bus, cycle, or taxi ride away
By Bus: Well-served by local bus routes running frequently through the city
By Car: Accessible via A14 and M11, with local parking options nearby
By Bike: Cambridge is a cycle-friendly city with dedicated bike lanes
Why Join Us?
Friendly and supportive team under experienced Practice Manager Donna Gilmour
Structured working hours with a consistent weekly schedule
Opportunity to build experience in a well-established Bupa Dental Care practice
What you’ll be doing
As a Receptionist, you’ll play a key role in making every patient experience a positive one:
- Customer care at the heart – warmly greeting patients in person and over the phone, answering queries, and ensuring a relaxed, welcoming environment.
- Diary & appointment management – handling bookings, cancellations, and rescheduling to keep the practice running efficiently.
- Supporting patients with confidence – explaining processes and treatment options, supporting payment transactions, and helping patients understand their options (private vs NHS services).
- Administration you can rely on – keeping patient records accurate and up to date, managing confidential information, and maintaining a professional reception area.
- Problem-solving with empathy – handling concerns and complaints professionally, always aiming for a positive outcome.
- Being part of the team – supporting clinicians with smooth handovers and the patient journey from reception to treatment. Assisting with admin and helping the Practice Manager keep everything running smoothly.
What we’re looking for
You’ll thrive in this role if you’re people-focused, empathetic and enjoy creating positive experiences. You'll bring:
- Previous experience in a customer-focused role.
- Strong communication skills, both face-to-face and over the phone.
- Confidence using IT systems to manage bookings and records.
- A proactive, flexible approach - ready to help where needed to support the team.
- Professionalism, empathy, and a genuine passion for delivering excellent service.
- Confident in promoting and upselling Bupa Dental Care products and services including plan options, finance and insurance claims.
Benefits of working with us
At Bupa Dental Care, we don’t just care for patients - we care for our people too. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive pay - with opportunities to increase through training and development.
- Healthcare & wellbeing support – including quick access to remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health services through MyHealthcare, plus an annual allowance of around £350 to spend on Bupa products. You’ll also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Family Mental HealthLine, Bupa’s Personal Energy wellbeing programme, and discounted dental insurance for you and your family.
- Financial & lifestyle benefits – from retail discounts and tools to support your financial wellbeing, to reduced rates at gyms and digital fitness providers across the UK. You’ll also have the flexibility of Wagestream, giving you access to your pay before payday.
- Career pathways and progression – ongoing training and support to grow with Bupa Dental Care.
- Additional health perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual flu vaccine, discounted eye tests, and Bupa’s Menopause Plan.
- … and much more, just ask!
Why join us?
At Bupa Dental Care, you’ll be part of a supportive, welcoming team where you can make a real difference to patients every single day. We’ll give you the tools and training you need to succeed, along with opportunities to grow your career in a business that puts people first.
If you’re organised, approachable, and love helping people, this could be the perfect role for you.
To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram
We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
