POSITION: Qualified /Trainee with experience - Dental Nurse
SALARY: National Minimum Wage, Negotiable DOE
BENEFITS: Company Pension, Twice Yearly Staff Outing
HOURS: Full or Part time
LOCATION: Leicester, LE19 4LN
DESCRIPTION:
Based in Leicester, our client is a well-regarded Dental Practice.
Due to continued success the practice is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Qualified /Trainee with experience - Dental Nurse to join the friendly team on a full or part time basis. Full training will be provided in order to attain an accredited qualification with the GDC if required.
JOB ROLE:
· Perform high quality dental nursing whilst assisting each dentist, hygienist or therapist in all procedures in a safe and effective manner in accordance with the ‘Code of Ethics’ of the British Association of Dental Nurses, the GDC’s ‘Scope of Practice’.
· Follow the practice procedures for infection prevention and control.
· Set-up and prepare the treatment room appropriately for each patient.
· Prepare the necessary materials and instruments, making sure that equipment and instruments are in good working order and maintained regularly in accordance with practice policy.
· Segregate waste in accordance with the practice procedures and ensure its safe disposal.
· Assist in taking radiographs (according to your level of training).
· Maintain and decontaminate equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and your training.
· Liaise with reception over appointments for each patient.
· Escort patients from the waiting room to the surgery, confirm the patient’s medical history is up-to-date and communicate to the dentist, hygienist or therapist any change in medical history or problems that he/she has noted.
· Provide chair side support to the dentist, hygienist or therapist during treatment.
· Prepare dental materials as required.
· Monitor, support and reassure patients.
· Assist in the keeping of full and accurate patient records and ensure that they are regularly updated and stored securely.
· Support the patient and colleagues if there is an emergency.
· Provide appropriate advice to patients.
· Monitor and maintain stock within the surgery as necessary, informing the head nurse or practice manager and liaising with the dentists, hygienists or therapist over orders or any shortages of materials.
· Perform chaperoning duties for dentists, hygienists or therapists when treating patients.
· Follow all dental ethical guidelines including all rules on confidentiality.
· Maintain and promote patient confidentiality in relation to patient medical history, details of treatment, financial transactions or any conversation overheard.
· Complete laboratory request forms and keep records of all items sent, received and fitted.
· Check that all necessary laboratory work is returned and ready for each session.
· Assist in all clerical and administrative duties as required by the principal.
· Report equipment failures or breakages to the head nurse or practice manager.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The successful candidate will possess the following:
· Be flexible with a positive work ethic.
· Must have good communication skills.
· Have excellent people skills.
· Have a friendly, approachable disposition with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
· Be able to work well in a team, and use own initiative when needed.
In order to apply please send a C.V and covering letter by clicking on the apply button below.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.71-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leicester, Leicestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (preferred)
- Dental Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Valid GDC registration (preferred)
Work Location: In person
