Job Description

Salary up to 22613.76 per year depending on experience

We are looking for a qualified & registered Dental Nurse to join our team at the Aigburth Dental Practice

Job Specification:

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

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, Mercury handling, infection control, waste disposal etc

Develop and file radiographs

Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received and fitted

Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery

Order new stock supplies as necessary and stock rotation

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

Carry out decontamination duties following the strict guidelines of HTM 01-05

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

The Person:

A candidate with clinical experience. Fully qualified and GDC Registered. A Trainee Dental Nurse, nearing the end of their training. Pro active approach to work and learning new skills. Outstanding organisational skills, with an ability to multitask. Fantastic patient manner with a patient focussed approached. Be able to work using own initiative and as part of a team. Punctual, reliable with good time management skills.

The Benefits:

Company Social Events Employee Discount Friends & Family Policy

The Hours:

Mon - 08:15 - 17:30 Tues - 07.45 - 17.30 Wed - 07.45 - 17.30 Thurs - 08.15 - 7pm Friday - 08.15 - 12.30 1.5hrs unpaid break Mon-Thurs 12:30 - 14:00

Job Type:

Full-time

COVID-19 considerations:

We comply with the current cross infection control regulations and standard operating procedures..

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,943.00-25,963.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Employee discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Liverpool: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Dental Nursing: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Valid GDC registration (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Dental Nurse