Job Description

Oradent Dental Care - Rochester

is currently looking for a friendly, professional person to join our Dental practice as Head Dental Nurse. We are a Mixed practice, NHS and private patients to the local community.

The practice team is very welcoming and the successful candidate will receive a full onboarding and induction to the practice and team.

The role of head nurse will also include the following

Full Time,- 42.5 hours pw to be completed between Monday to Friday and Saturdays on a Rota basis + one late night on a pro-rota basis

Following practice protocols and maintaining excellent infection prevention and control standards

Responsibility for overseeing, training and supporting a team of dental nurse.

Working with nurses to undertake and oversee audits and other regulatory tasks

Ensure CQC, HTM-01-05, GDC standards and requirements are met

Undertake CPD in line with GDC guidelines

Working with nurses to undertake and oversee audits and other regulatory tasks

Ensure CQC, HTM-01-05, GDC standards and requirements are met

Undertake CPD in line with GDC guidelines

Assist with the supervision of trainee dental nurses in the practice.

Maintain and control stock, equipment and materials

The ideal Candidate will have

Have a polite and courteous demeanour.

Empathetic with patients and being part of the complete patient journey.

Have active GDC registration with up-to-date CPD

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Fully immunised against Hep B

Undertake CPD in line with GDC guidelines

Benefits:

Additional leave

Company events

Company pension

Employee Referral programme

Enhanced DBS checked

Indemnity cover included

Free Parking

Additional annual leave day for every year of full service

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Saturdays (reduced hours shift, not every week)

Late eve clinic till 7pm (not every week/on pro rota basis)

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Highly competitive hourly rate from 11.50 - 12.00 ph depending on experience.

Additional annual leave day for every year of full service

Experience:

Dental Nursing: 3 years (preferred not essential)

Work Location: Rochester, ME1 2AB

AT Oradent Dental Care - City Way we pride ourselves on providing a safe, transparent, inclusive and engaging workplace. We are always looking to develop both the organisation and the staff that are the bedrock of the company. If you are interested in joining our team and being a part of our journey please apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, 42.5 hours per week

Salary 11.50 - 12.00

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.50-15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

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

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

Valid GDC registration (preferred)
Work Location: In person