About the Role
Shifnal Dental Care is looking for a motivated, caring and reliable Dental Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Dental Nurse who takes pride in providing high-quality patient care and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team. You will work alongside our dentists and wider clinical team to ensure patients receive a positive, professional and comfortable experience.
We are looking for someone who is organised, approachable and confident in a busy dental environment, with a strong commitment to clinical standards and patient care.
Working Hours
- Monday: 2:00pm – 8:00pm
- Tuesday: 8:00am – 8:00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch)
- Wednesday: 8:00am – 8:00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch)
- Thursday: OFF
- Friday: 8:00am – 6:00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch)
Total hours: 37 hours per week
Key Responsibilities
- Providing chairside assistance to dentists during a wide range of treatments
- Preparing surgeries and ensuring all necessary instruments and materials are available
- Maintaining high standards of cross-infection control and decontamination
- Ensuring surgeries are clean, tidy and fully stocked
- Supporting clinicians with efficient patient flow throughout the day
- Welcoming and reassuring patients and helping to create a positive patient experience
- Preparing and maintaining dental equipment
- Processing and maintaining appropriate clinical records
- Following practice policies, procedures and clinical protocols
- Supporting the team with day-to-day duties within the practice
- Maintaining confidentiality and complying with GDPR requirements
- Ensuring all relevant GDC and regulatory requirements are followed
- Supporting a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- GDC registered or working towards registration
- Qualified as a Dental Nurse
- Friendly, approachable and professional
- Reliable and well organised
- Confident working as part of a team
- Calm and reassuring with patients
- Able to work efficiently in a busy environment
- Committed to maintaining high standards of infection control and patient safety
- Positive in their approach and willing to support colleagues
- Keen to develop their skills and knowledge
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £13.92 – £15.98 per hour, depending on experience
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- A varied role within a busy and established dental practice
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Supportive colleagues and an approachable management team
- A strong focus on patient care and clinical standards
- The opportunity to become part of a growing practice and contribute to its continued development
Pay: £13.92-£15.58 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Shifnal TF11 9AU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Dental Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
