Job Description

We are looking for a Qualified Dental Nurse to fit in with our current team.

Qualified Dental Nurse

Due to increased demand in the area and growth of the practice we are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic person who thrives on being part of a supportive and friendly team. The successful applicant will have a calm, reassuring and friendly manner with the main focus being delivering excellent patient care.

We are a well-established mixed mainly Private practice with a small NHS list who have an excellent reputation in the area and a stable patient base.

Requirements/Practice Info:

Busy 5 surgery practice

Must be GDC registered

Have a passion for putting patients first

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Team player

IT Literacy (Practice uses Carestream R4 system)

Chairside assisting the dentist/hygienist

Occasional Reception duties

Excellent patient care and infection control

Hourly rate to be negotiated dependant on experience

Job Types: Full-time permanent

Benefits:

On-site parking although practice is close to public transport links and shops

Fully funded GDC registration

Medical indemnity

CPD via Agilio i Learn and some in house.

Denplan Membership Plan membership

Pension scheme

The role includes:

Working alongside the dentist taking instruction from them and responding in an appropriate manner

Maintaining good infection control procedures and adhering to policies and protocols

Ensuring cleanliness of surgery, equipment and instruments used and carrying out general housekeeping duties

Dictate information from dentist and recording patient information correctly

Arrange appointments, answering calls and inputting data on the computer

Assist with administration tasks and ensure records are kept up to date and to maintain confidentiality at all times

Good communication skills and customer service awareness is needed to maintain a high level of service within the dental practice

Dental Nurses interact daily with patients and therefore you must be able to make patients feel welcome and offer reassurance to anxious patients endeavouring to make their experience as comfortable as possible

Desired skills

Hardworking and able to work quickly and efficiently whilst maintaining a professional manner at all times

Work to a high level of accuracy and show attention to detail

Must demonstrate good communication and organisational skills

Excellent timekeeping and attendance

Personal qualities

Trustworthy

Friendly manner and be able to reassure others with a professional manner

Maintain a positive attitude

Desired qualifications

Dental nursing qualification

Things to consider

Require Hep B vaccination

Require a clear DBS

Very busy and fast pace

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday ( half day on Fridays)
Ability to commute/relocate:

OSWESTRY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.50-14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Oswestry SY11: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

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

GDC registration (preferred)
Work Location: In person