Job Description

Our Company:

Oradent Dental Care Ashford has a fantastic opportunity for a Qualified Dental Nurse to join their friendly and dynamic team. Our intention is to create a career, not just a job.

We pride ourselves in providing an exceptional level of dental care with the help of our friendly, enthusiastic team.

As our practice is growing in size, we are looking for a friendly, patient-focused dental nurse to join our expanding team. Oradent Dental Care treats both NHS and private patients in the local community.

Supporting You:

The successful candidate will be fully supported by the site Practice Manager and Assistant Manager. In addition to this you will also receive the support of our Senior Management Team; which currently includes: HR Manager, Operations Director, Operations Business Support Manager, Quality and Compliance Manager, Performance and Marketing Manager and the Practice Principals/Owners.

At Oradent, we feel nurses play a very vital and active role in our patient journey. We want to reward this with opportunities for progression, incentives and training.

Hours:

42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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Shift Pattern:

Monday - Saturday, Flexible shift pattern

Full-time role, permanent contract.

Overview of Role:

The role of a Qualified Dental Nurse is to work alongside and assist Dentists and Hygienists in the care of patients. With the view to achieve excellent customer service, quality and delivery performance that are in line with company strategy, goals and values.

Jobs tasks can include:

Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality and personal appearance. Maintain CPD and training matrix in line with the company policies To provide chairside assistance to all clinicians and the procedures that may be involved To comply with current infection control procedures and policies Keep full, accurate patient records and update patient records keeping in with GDPR policies Be familiar with all the dental services we offer Be confident to work with computerised dental systems (training will be given in Dentally) Monitor, support and reassure patients along with giving appropriate patient advice. Support the patient and their colleagues if there is a medical emergency. Ensure surgeries are well stocked/maintained at all times. Follow company policies and procedures at all times. Reception and Decon cover may be required

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent GDC Registration

Desirables

Qualified Dental Practice Nursing: 2 years (preferred)

Skills

Able to demonstrate initiative, flexibility and adaptability Maintain high standards of patient care Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required. Deliver high standards of care to our patients Commitment to further training and self-development. Sedation or Implant Experience/Qualifications

Benefits

Additional Annual leave day for long service Company events Company pension Employee referral reward Annual bonus and incentives available CPD provided by the company.

Ability to commute/relocate:

Oradent Ashford

: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Reference ID: Qualified Dental Nurse

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.00-15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

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

Valid GDC registration (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person