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We currently have two opportunities available, one permanent position and one 12 month limited term appointment covering maternity leave.
About the role
Do you enjoy being the friendly face that makes someone's day a little easier?
Join our welcoming team at Hillside Dental Practice as a Receptionist, where you'll be the first point of contact for patients and play a key role in keeping our busy practice running smoothly. Based primarily in Ramsey, with occasional cover in Douglas, you'll manage appointments, handle enquiries, support patients and work closely with dentists and the wider dental team to deliver an excellent service.
This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your customer service, communication and organisational skills to a rewarding healthcare environment where your contribution really matters. You'll enjoy a varied role with plenty of patient interaction, take ownership of important administrative processes, and help ensure the practice operates efficiently day to day. Working within a supportive team committed to delivering high quality dental care, you'll have the chance to develop new skills, build confidence and make a genuine difference to the people who rely on our service. Apply today!
A workplace that invests in you
✔ A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
✔ A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
✔ A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take time off in line with the relevant flexi-time scheme.
✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
✔ Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service (applicable to the permanent vacancy only).
✔ Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment (applicable to the permanent vacancy only).
✔ Free car parking.
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.
Things to note
A standard police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.
Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.
Ready to apply?
We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at Senga.McLaren@gov.im.
To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying.
Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online, please contact us on 01624 685000 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.