Job Description

We're looking for a qualified dental nurse to join our team.

At Smiles in Tandem, we believe in providing high quality family dental care alongside dental implants, clear aligners and smile rehabilitation, in a way that is sustainable for the plant.

Staff are paid from 8.30am to give time for set up and our daily morning huddle before first patients arrive at 9am. Lunch is 1-2pm every day and the last patient usually leaves around 5.15pm with staff paid till 5.30pm to allow time for clean down. We also have emergency slots available every day to minimise the chances of running late.

The role is to work 3 days per week- which will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

DENTAL NURSE - JOB DESCRIPTION

Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate and 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

Ensure the care and welfare of patients

Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed

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

Process 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 practice manager if new stock supplies as necessary

Ensure computer/written 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 skills and abilities

Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR

Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct

Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice including the duties and tasks of a receptionist

Job Types: Part Time, Permanent

Salary: Up to 13.30 per hour

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 13.30 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking
Work Location: In person