Job Description

We are looking to hire a Full-Time/Part Time Dental Nurse/Qualified Dental Nurse.

Qualified and GDC registered would be preferred but it is not essential as training can be provided for the right candidate.

The hours will be 9am - 6pm. Monday to Friday - FULL TIME/PART TIME POSITION

Desired candidate will live in the local area for travelling ease.

Reception duties to be covered for holidays.

Your role will be based in Dartford but you may be required to travel to our branch in Gravesend on a weekly basis too at Valley Drive.

You must be able to carry out additional reception duties to cover staff holidays and sickness, such as phone calls and checking patients in and out of the surgery.

Taking payments and cash handling.

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

Develop and file radiographs and change radiographic solutions as directed

Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received and fitted

Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery

Order 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 (perhaps 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

Work at other practice locations from time to time as required

If you feel you have the desired skills needed for this role, please send us your CV with a cover letter.

Thank you

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

Pay: 12.21-13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Dartford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

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

Valid GDC registration (preferred)
Work Location: In person