What the role involves
- Understand the vision and brand message for the practice, and deliver outstanding customer service experiences
- Providing the highest standard of clinical support to our dentists and specialists
- Perform top quality dental nursing in all procedures in a safe and effective manner
- Prepare equipment, materials, lab work and patients with efficiency and empathy
- Provide outstanding customer service at all times
- Any other ad hoc responsibilities as reasonably requested
Benefits
- Auto enrol pension scheme
- 24/7 access to free Employee Assistance Programme
- 20 day holiday allowance plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Dental allowance, and eye care vouchers for VDU users
- Regular in house professional development sessions acceptable to the GDC
- Online CPD funded
- Career opportunities across the Dentex Health group
What we need from you
- Maintain professional indemnity and registration with the GDC
- Comply with the ‘Code of Ethics’ of the British Association of Dental Nurses
- Undertake CPD in line with the GDC guidelines
- Knowledge of CQC and compliance
- Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills
- Friendly and welcoming manner
- Strong teamwork ability with an enthusiastic attitude
- Proficient user of the requisite dental software and Microsoft package
- Vaccinated against Hepatitis B and Covid-19
• Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate and according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers’ instructions
• 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
• Be familiar and comply with all health and safety rules and guidance, including PPE, COSHH, infection control, waste disposal etc
• Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received and fitted
• Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery
• Monitor and maintain stock within the practice as necessary, informing the practice manager and liaising with the clinicians over orders or any shortages of materials
• Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored
• Attend and participate in practice meetings
• Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice (perhaps including the duties and tasks of receptionist as required)
• Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities
• Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR
• Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct
• Assist in taking radiographs (according to your level of training)
• Liaise with the practice manager on all matters concerning administration, pay and service conditions
About us
This is a great opportunity to join a high growth company that can offer excellent career progression and development prospects. This role would suit somebody already experienced and qualified as a Dental Nurse, looking to further their career.
We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated person to join our wonderful team. You will be a qualified dental nurse looking to further your career within a friendly, modern, state-of-the-art practice (private and NHS). We are looking for a full-time Orthodontic/Dental nurse. You should have excellent interpersonal skills, be reliable, a team player, enthusiastic and willing to learn. In return, you will be part of our fun and supportive team where career development and opportunities are available for those wishing to expand their skills, e.g- impression taking- dental radiography- OHE- Orthodontic Nursing Certificate. Full training provided.
We offer a competitive salary depending on your experience with additional bonuses based on practice performance and success
We provide a lovely uniform and offer reimbursement of GDC fees and CPD fees.
Please apply now!
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