Job description:
**Salary will be dependent on previous dental nursing experience & qualifications**
We are excited to be recruiting for a qualified or trainee dental nurse to join our practice on a full time basis. Our modern 6 surgery recently renovated practice offers both NHS & private treatments alongside dental implants & facial aesthetics. Our surgeries are fully equipped with the latest technology enabling our dentists to deliver the highest level of patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled, professional and friendly team whose emphasis every day is to provide an exceptional service to our patients.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide chair-side support & assistance in surgery, including maintaining & updating our computerised records using the Software of Excellence operating system.
- Disinfection & decontamination of instruments and materials in the LDU.
- Set up of the surgery before & after each appointment
- Delivering & maintaining the highest standards of infection control.
- Reception duties if & when required
- General cleaning duties
What we are looking for:
- A responsible, diligent work ethic alongside drive & enthusiasm, a willingness to learn & excellent communication skills are essential
- The ability to display a calm and professional manner at all times ensuring patient care is of the highest quality
- The trainee dental nurse training programme takes between 12 – 18 months and requires extensive online learning, written and practical exams and submission of a record of experience.
We offer: -
- Full time hours in a very busy modern state of the art 6 surgery practice working alongside dentists & our hygienist
- A fantastic team spirit where everyone feels valued and respected
- A professional workplace that is committed to delivering extremely high clinical standards
- Funding for GDC registrations, further training, courses and CPD for qualified nurses
- Fully funded Trainee Dental Nurse training programme
- Employee benefits package which includes uniform, annual leave entitlement and company pension scheme
- Company events
Pay: £10.85-£14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.25 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aberdeen AB24 2EU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Dental Nursing : 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- GDC registration if qualified (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person