We are looking for a Qualified Dental Nurse to join our team. This role is as a float nurse based across our 2 York based practices, which are within 2 minutes walk from each other.
Our practices, based in the heart of York, are independently owned and provide family dental care as well as cosmetic treatments. They are based on 25 Blossom Street and 60 Blossom Street.
If you are looking to progress, we offer fully funded training courses (e.g: radiography and oral health educator) and the option of additional duties (e.g: first aider, fire marshal or information governance lead)
Working hours: 07.45 - 17.30 Monday to Friday, 3-5 days per week with 1 hour lunch break per day.
Starting salary: £15 per hour - increase dependant on experience/additional qualification.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- To provide a reliable, efficient and timely service to ensure we exceed patient expectations at every visit and provide a first class customer experience
- To work as part of the whole dental team to assist in the provision and delivery of dental care services to patients.
- Ensure that all activities undertaken at the practice are in line with our policies and procedures.
- To provide clinical chairside support to the clinician and maintain stock levels of consumables within the surgery
- To ensure a high level of cross infection control and decontaminate dental instruments
- To maintain and update patient records
- To carry out administration duties and provide support to our patients via our call centre or reception on occasion
Specific Skills Required:
- Dental Nursing Qualification
- Registered with the GDC
- Minimum of 2 years dental nursing experience is preferable
- Be able to maintain a strong emphasis on the patient journey and level of service provided
- Have a willingness to learn and a motivated approach to continued professional development.
- Be able to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Be proactive and have a caring, positive mental attitude
- Experience with Dentally Software desirable (training will be provided)
- Have a good level of computer literacy including knowledge of Microsoft office 365
What We Can Offer You:
- A happy, friendly and dedicated working environment
- Strong operational and clinical support
- Fully funded CPD courses
- On-going training, funded additional qualifications and career development (eg OHE, Radiography, Impression Taking and Fluoride application)
- Additional duties available such as decontamination lead
- Bi-annual team outings, fizz Fridays and treat days
- Regular reviews of job role and salary
- DBS Check paid by employer
- GDC Registration paid by employer
- Dental Indemnity paid by employer
- Enrolment in our Employer Contributory Pension
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Dental Nursing: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- GDC registration (required)
Work Location: In person
