Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Dental Nurse (self-employed contractors also invited to apply), to join our dental practice in providing high-quality care to our patients. The ideal candidate will assist the dental team in delivering efficient and professional dental services.

Duties

- Assist the dentists in all clinical procedures, providing chair-side assistance.

Maintain impeccable standards of hygiene and cross infection control, according to the latest CQC guidelines and following practice procedures and policy.

Prepare instrument trays for procedures.

Follow all practice procedures and protocols to maintain patient confidentiality

At the end of the surgical day, ensure the surgery management is adhered to in line with practice procedures and policy.

Advise the Patient Coordinator of any faulty or poorly functioning equipment, so that prompt action can be taken to remedy any defects/problems and ensure service and maintenance at the required frequency.

Ensure that all the relevant paperwork is completed promptly and accurately and that all patient records are updated and maintained, according to practice procedures (Dentally).

Maintain own Registration and comply with all GDC requirements.

Assist in managing the appointment book for all clinicians, ensuring that the daily booking system is followed and to ensure a smooth delay free workflow for patients or clinicians.

Build trusting and caring relationships with all patients, and take all reasonable steps to ensure their comfort and retain them as a client. Maintain patient confidentiality at all

times.

Assist the Patient Coordinator in maintaining stock levels where necessary and assist with ordering.

Coordinate with the laboratory on timely dispatch and receipt of work.

When available help with answering phones, taking payments and sundry admin duties.

Assist in manning the reception as the business necessitates.

Qualifications

- GDC qualified

Enthusiasm and commitment

Ability to work flexibly - self-employed contract nurses also accepted.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (including a positive and friendly phone manner)

Excellent listening skills and a calm, empathetic approach to patients

Dedicated to providing a first class customer service experience

Builds trust and rapport with a wide range of people

Good organisational skills

Good technical skills and knowledge

Excellent follow-up ability on all tasks

Ability to work as part of a team, and alone when required

Good IT skills

An ability to bring energy and enthusiasm to any situation and always act with

honesty and integrity

A "can-do" attitude, with the desire to learn new skills and take on new challenges

To be proactive and demonstrate initiative

Prepared to work according to the practice systems and brand standards

A professional appearance

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 - 32 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Experience:

Dental Nursing: 4 years (required) Dental assisting: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Valid GDC registration (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/08/2025
Expected start date: 26/08/2025