Qualified & Experienced Dental Nurse
Cannock | Full-time / Part-time | Mixed NHS & Private Practice
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Dental Nurse to join our friendly, supportive team at our well-established mixed NHS and private dental practice in Cannock. We are happy to consider both full-time and part-time applicants.
This vacancy has arisen as our much-valued Senior Dental Nurse is emigrating after many years with the practice. We are looking for someone who will become an integral part of our close-knit team and continue the high standards of patient care that we pride ourselves on.
We will also consider an enthusiastic non-qualified applicant who is looking to start a career in dentistry. The successful candidate would be required to enrol onto a Dental Nurse Apprenticeship programme and would receive the appropriate apprenticeship salary.
Our modern, beautifully presented practice offers free on-site parking and excellent transport links. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional patient care, with our patients at the heart of everything we do.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Qualified and GDC registered (preferred)
- Honest and reliable
- Friendly and approachable
- Caring and compassionate
- Hard-working with excellent attention to detail
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- A positive team player
- An excellent communicator
- Professional, organised and willing to learn
- A proactive individual who can work independently, show initiative and demonstrate strong organisational and leadership qualities, with a desire to take on additional responsibilities and contribute to the continued success of the practice.
Key Responsibilities
The role will involve both dental nursing and reception/administration duties, including but not limited to:
- Chairside assistance for a range of dental procedures
- Maintaining high standards of cross-infection control and decontamination
- Preparing, maintaining and caring for dental equipment and surgeries
- Using SOE dental software to accurately record patient treatment, medical histories and clinical notes
- Maintaining surgery stock levels
- Welcoming patients and providing excellent customer service
- Reception duties including answering telephone calls, booking appointments and managing patient enquiries
- General administrative duties to support the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
- Assisting with the creation of engaging digital content, including clinical photography (where appropriate), patient education materials and content for the practice's website and social media platforms.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Uniform provided
- A friendly, supportive and experienced team
- A modern, well-equipped practice
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunities to develop professionally and take on additional responsibilities as your skills and experience grow
- A varied and rewarding role within a busy, patient-focused practice
If you are passionate about patient care and would like to join a practice where you will be valued and supported, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected].
Pay: £12.71-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
