Job Description

High Street Dental Centre are looking for a dental nurse. Experience would be preferred but the position is suitable for training.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, keen to learn and capable of working well as part of a team.

The practice is a well-established, mixed NHS/private practice with a friendly team located in the centre of Montrose, Angus.

: Dental Nurse with LDU Responsibilities

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 Always ensure the care and welfare of patients in a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed Always observe patient confidentiality 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 Ask the responsible person to order new stock supplies as necessary Ensure 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 receptionist as required) Undergo training as may be required to develop your skills and abilities Attend refresher and update training as required. Subjects to include medical emergencies, CPR, decontamination and radiology. Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct

LDU responsibilities

Assume the role of LDU operator with the following responsibilities:

operating a sterilizer, washer-disinfector (WD) and all other LDU equipment. noting instrument readings. replenishing consumables such as detergent. simple housekeeping duties.
carried out according to the Practice's policies and procedures

or if designated by management

Assume the role of LDU user with the following duties:

management of the sterilizers, WD and all other LDU equipment. appointing operators and ensuring that the sterilizer/WD is certified fit for use. ensure equipment is subject to periodic testing and maintenance. ensure equipment is operated by adequately trained staff. ensure the correct documentation is available, including the names of all other key personnel and up-to-date processing records.

Hours

0845 to 1300, Lunch 1300 to 1400, 1400 to 1730.

Salary

The hourly rate will be worked out in relevant to experience.

Holidays

To correspond with holidays taken within the practice. Twelve days statutory holidays per annum subject to hours worked. Up to four weeks paid annual leave subject to length of service.

Contract

Subject to the satisfactory completion of an initial trial period of 2 months, a contract of employment will be drawn up.

Application deadline: Tuesday 5th August 2025

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.21-13.81 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/08/2025