Dental Nurse required due to expansion, for a busy NHS practice with some private provision. We are a small and friendly team in a 6 surgery practice. The post holder will be qualified dental nurse or trainee dental nurse.
As a Dental Nurse you will be required to be hard working, honest, punctual have a smart appearance and be a good team player.
Duties will include:
- Assist the dentist/hygienist/therapist in all clinical procedures, providing chairside assistance.
- Maintain impeccable standards of hygiene and cross infection control, according to the latest guidelines and following practice procedures and policy.
- Prepare instrument trays for procedures.
- Follow all practice procedures and protocols to maintain patient confidentiality At the end of the surgical day, ensure the surgery management is adhered to in line with practice procedures and policy.
- Advise the lead nurse/practice manager of any faulty or poorly functioning equipment, so that prompt action can be taken to remedy any defects/problems and ensure service and maintenance at the required frequency.
- Ensure that all the relevant paperwork is completed promptly and accurately and that all client records are updated and maintained, according to practice procedures.
- Maintain Registration and comply with all GDC requirements.
- Assist in managing the appointment book for all clinicians, ensuring that the daily production targets can be met and the booking system is followed and to ensure a smooth delay free workflow for patients or clinicians.
- Build trusting and caring relationships with all patients, and take all reasonable steps to ensure their comfort and retain them as a client.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Monitor stock levels for materials and sundries and order/liaise with Lead Nurse on ordering.
- Coordinate with the laboratory on timely dispatch and receipt of work.
- Assist the clinical team and reception team in gaining acceptance for treatment plans from clients and support the practice in gaining testimonials and referrals from clients.
- Proactively contribute to regular practice meetings.
- Assist in manning the reception as the business necessitates, providing a customer focused and seamless patient journey according to the practice’s brand standards that assists in recruiting and retaining patients.
In return we can offer you a friendly place of work with a small and very supportive team, fantastic social events, monthly team meetings and quarterly appraisals.
Salary will be decided depending on experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: £7.00-£12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
- Valid GDC registration (preferred)
Work Location: In person
