Dental Nurse

Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Dental Nurse and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care in a friendly, professional environment. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providing patient care and ensuring a smooth operation within our specialist orthodontic practice. As a Dental Nurse, you will assist the orthodontic therapist/ orthodontist during procedures, manage patient records, and maintain a clean and organised environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team are essential for this position.

Duties

• Assist orthodontist and orthodontic therapist during a variety of dental procedures, prepare the dental surgery, ensuring all instruments and materials are prepared and sterilized efficiently in the LDU.


• Provide high\-quality patient care by explaining procedures, addressing concerns, and ensuring comfort throughout treatment


• Manage patient records accurately using IT systems, maintaining confidentiality and organization at all times


• Support infection control protocols by sterilizing equipment and maintaining a clean clinical environment


• Communicate clearly with patients, team members, and external providers to facilitate seamless appointment flow


• Monitor patient vital signs as needed and assist with post\-treatment instructions to promote recovery and oral health education


• Organize appointment schedules, manage patient flow, and ensure timely treatment delivery

• Proven experience or training in nursing or dental assisting, with a strong foundation in patient care


• Fluency in English with excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients and team members


• Knowledge of IT systems relevant to healthcare settings for record keeping and appointment management


• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a busy clinical environment


• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while demonstrating professionalism and empathy and also being able to take initiative when required


• Basic understanding of infection control standards and dental procedures is preferred but not mandatory; training will be provided if needed

We reward your loyalty:

We will pay your GDC subscription after 2 years of continuous service.

We will support you with CPD.

After 3 years service, we will give you 2 more paid annual leave days.

Part time position: either 3 or 4 days per week

If you are looking to expand your career by becoming: a dental monitoring champion, a treatment co\-ordinator, and/ or a dental radiologist then contact us today.

This paid opportunity is ideal for individuals eager to develop their career in dental healthcare while making a positive impact on patients’ lives. We value energetic professionals who are dedicated to delivering outstanding service with enthusiasm and precision. Join us in making a difference to our patients' lives through delivering the perfect smiles!

Pay: £15\.00\-£16\.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37\.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

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