Personal Assistant

At Ascot Dental Practice, the diary is not just a calendar. It is the point where patient care, clinical work, referrals, suppliers and the principal’s time all have to fit together properly. We are a friendly local dental surgery providing high quality, personal care for the whole family, with a preventive approach, clear advice and a calm, honest experience for nervous patients as well as everyone else who walks through the door.

This role exists because the practice runs best when the principal has one trusted person keeping everything organised behind the scenes, so they can stay focused on patients and the practice.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be the principal’s right hand, keeping their working life moving smoothly and making sure the important things are handled without fuss. That means:

• Handling correspondence and calls
• Coordinating meetings and travel
• Keeping on top of referrals and communication with labs, specialists and suppliers
• Handling confidential and personal admin with total discretion
• Protecting the principal’s time and making sure nothing important is missed
• You’ll soon get used to the rhythm of clinical life here: the pressure between surgery time and everything else, the chasing that referrals and lab work need, and the need for every patient and contact to receive a warm, professional response.

Who we’re looking for

• This is a role for someone who can work closely and confidentially with the principal, then use their own judgement once trust is built. The day won’t always look the same, so you’ll need to stay on top of shifting priorities and make sensible calls within agreed boundaries.
• The outstanding people in this role are discreet to their core, keep calm when the day falls apart, and anticipate what’s needed before it is asked for. They quietly make someone else’s working life work, and become genuinely indispensable.

What we offer

• Discounted dental treatments, including Invisalign, Implants, Facial Aesthetics and Obagi
• Free check-ups and hygiene appointments
• 20% discount for family dental treatment
• Company-funded training and courses (CPD)
• Company pension scheme
• Paid birthday off
• Unlimited tea and biscuits
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to health & mental health support
• Uniform provided
• Mentoring at the practice
• Lunch and learns
• Additional pay for working outside regular hours
• Indemnity funded by the company

How we hire

• We welcome applications from candidates aged 50 and over. Experience matters to us, and we do not screen anyone out on the assumption they are overqualified or looking to wind down.
• We welcome applications from candidates aged 24 and under. If you are early in your working life, we are interested in what you can do and what you want to learn, not only in the length of your CV.