Job Description

Who are we:

We are a family owned private dental practice in Kidsgrove looking for a staff member to help meet the increasing demand in our services. Due to expansion we are looking for a new staff member to work Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Our practice offers implants, orthodontics, sedation as well as all general dentistry. Our practice also offers a referral service to local practices around Staffordshire.

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 hygienists 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 Reception duties Treatment co-ordinating which involves intra-oral scanning, discussing the treatment in detail with the patient and then following up with the patient's progress

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 Has had all relevant vaccinations including Hepatitis B

Opportunities:

Able to learn and develop further skills such as implants, orthodontics, 3D intra-oral scanning and IV sedation. This candidate will eventually have opportunities to have his/her own clinical sessions taking digital impressions, radiographs and photographs This candidate may have opportunities working with our 3D equipment and will be trained to help with fabricating crowns/bridgework, scanning models. There are opportunities for the correct candidate to obtain roles with more responsibilities such as treatment co-ordinater and even management.
Any level of experience considered.

Trainee/apprentice dental nurses may be considered

Flexible hours could be considered dependent on applicant

Part Time position: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 08:45-1700

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Stoke-on-Trent ST7 4EW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (preferred) Dental Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Valid GDC registration (preferred)
Work Location: In person