Job description
Are you fascinated about dental health and looking to start a career in the sector? Are you a dental nurse looking to go further your career? We will happily support you to improve in Sedation, taking impressions and Radiography courses.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a part time, permanent dental nurse to join the team at Lossie Dental Practice, a busy practice.
Essential
GDC Registration/ Willing to attend and complete the training to access to GDC Registration
Qualities and Attitude
Good communication skills orally and writing
Ability to work in a team
Ability to maintain quality in own work
Others
Undertake the training provided by the supervisors
Primary Resposibilities
- Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers' instructions.
- Ensure the general cleaning of all the practice according to the practice cleaning schedule
- Act according to the training provided by the Dentist and Manager
- Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order
- Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available
- Ensure the care and welfare of patients
- Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed
- Handle all substances in accordance with health and safety policies
- Comply with all health and safety rules and guidance, including PPE, COSHH, mercury handling, infection control, waste disposal etc.
- Develop and file radiographs as directed
- Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received and fitted
- Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery
- Ask the practice manager new stock supplies as necessary
- Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored
- Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records
- Attend and participate in practice meetings
- Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice (including the duties and tasks of the receptionist)
- Assist and complete any training relevant to the position
- Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR
- Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct
Note: This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
