Job Description

Pure Dental Health has an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Dental Nurse to come and join our passionate, patient focused, fantastic team. This is a permanent position of 35 hours per week at our advanced private dental clinic in Truro.

Monday and Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm
Tuesday 7.30am - 6.30pm
Saturday 8.30am - 4.30pm

The successful candidate must be a highly motivated, well organised, and enthusiastic team player with good work ethic and who prides themselves on providing outstanding patient care, clinical and administrative skills.

Pure Dental Health support and encourage their staff in training and career progression. We believe that training is key to creating and maintaining the best dental team. All new team members are given close support throughout their initial training and will be offered the opportunity to work towards additional qualifications after successful completion of probation if applicable.

Requirements:

- Qualification in Dental Nursing
- Evidence of registration with the General Dental Council
- Evidence of Indemnity insurance
- Post qualification experience
- Ability to provide a portfolio of documented evidence of CPD attained
- Evidence of hepatitis B immunisation

Your role will include (but is not limited to):

Take responsibility for the decontamination and sterilisation of dental instruments and equipment. Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and guidelines. Preparing and processing dental instruments and materials as required in line with current regulations (including HTM-01-05) Maintain accurate records of sterilisation processes. Assist in stock control. Collaborate with the dental team to promote a safe and sterile environment. Escorting patients from the waiting room to the surgery Providing chair side support to the dentist or hygienist during treatment where necessary Assisting in the keeping of full and accurate patient records and ensuring that they are regularly updated and stored securely. Liaise with dental staff to ensure all surgeries are equipped with the necessary instruments and equipment for scheduled procedures. Ensuring equipment maintenance and upkeep is followed. Administrative tasks as and when required.
Pure Dental health is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.

Salary dependent on experience and will be discussed at interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

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

Valid GDC registration (preferred)
Work Location: In person