Location: Sunderland/Seaburn
Salary: £26,247 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday-Friday
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Dental Nurse to join a friendly, independent private dental practice at Sunderland/Seaburn.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate dental nurse who takes pride in delivering exceptional patient care and is committed to continually developing their skills and knowledge.
If you are a confident dental nurse who enjoys working as part of a supportive team and would like to develop your career within a modern, well-established practice, we would love to hear from you.
About the role:
As a Dental Nurse, you will play an important role in supporting our clinical team and ensuring our patients receive the highest standard of care.
Your responsibilities will include:
· Providing excellent chairside support to our Dentists, Hygienists and Clinical Dental Technician
· Preparing surgeries and ensuring all instruments and equipment are available and ready to use
· Maintaining the highest standards of cross-infection control, decontamination and health and safety
· Correct cleaning and sterilising and maintaining dental instruments in line with current guidance
· Maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment throughout the practice
· Working as part of the dental team to complete the daily cleaning and general housekeeping of the practice
· Providing a warm, friendly and professional experience for every patient
· Answering telephone calls and dealing confidently with patient enquiries
· Taking payments and assisting patients with treatment information and plans where appropriate
· Liaising with dental laboratories, referral practices and hospitals
· Maintaining accurate clinical and patient records
· Contributing to a positive culture of continuous improvement, learning and development
About the Practice:
We are a modern, busy and well-established independent family-run private dental practice with a strong reputation for providing high-quality patient care.
Our practice has:
· Two modern, fully equipped surgeries, with a brand-new third surgery currently being developed as part of the practice’s exciting expansion
· Dentally practice management software
· Digital X-rays
· Belmont and Ajax chairs
· A friendly and experienced nursing team
· Supportive dentists, hygienist and Clinical Dental Technician
· Free parking
We pride ourselves on creating a positive and supportive working environments where our team feel valued, encouraged and able to develop their careers
What We are Looking For:
The successful candidate will be :
· A fully qualified GDC-registered Dental Nurse
· Experienced in dental nursing, ideally with a minimum of 5 years’ experience
· confident and professional with excellent communication skills
· passionate about providing outstanding patient care
· organised, reliable and able to work effectively within a busy practice
· committed to maintaining excellent standards of infection prevention and control
· a positive team player who is keen to learn, develop and share knowledge with colleagues
What We Offer:
· £26,247 per annum
· Permanent, full-time position
· Monday-Friday working week
· Opportunities for career progression
· Supportive and friendly working environment
· Modern, well-equipped practice
· Opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of private and specialist treatments
Essential Requirements
Experience:
- Dental Nursing: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Valid GDC registration (required)
Pay: £26,247.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
