Dental Nurse/Reception/TCO

Job Title: Dental Nurse/ Treatment \& Team Coordinator (TCO) /Receptionist – Specialist Orthodontic Practice
Location: Ashton\-Under\-Lyne
Job Type: Full\-time
Salary: from £13\.50

Overview

We are a friendly, well\-established orthodontic practice seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Dental or Orthodontic Nurse to join our professional team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Dental Nurse who enjoys working in a patient\-focused environment and is passionate about delivering an exceptional patient journey. The role combines clinical nursing support with team \& treatment coordination responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both patient care and communication.

Previous experience in orthodontics and NHS/Private Treatment Coordination is desirable, and a radiography qualification would be highly advantageous.

Clinical Duties:

• Chairside assistance during orthodontic procedures


• Preparation and sterilisation of instruments and equipment


• Taking clinical records photographs and radiographs (where qualified). Training will be provided.


• Maintaining accurate clinical records in line with GDC standards


• Ensuring compliance with CQC, HTM 01\-05 and cross\-infection protocols

• Conducting patient consultations and explaining orthodontic treatment options


• Presenting treatment plans and discussing fees and finance options


• Supporting patients through their treatment journey from enquiry to start


• Following up on patient enquiries and converting consultations into starts


• Acting as the main point of contact for new and existing patients


• Managing diaries efficiently to support practice growth


• To work is fully organised team memeber of clinical and non\-clinal team

• Greeting and welcoming patients in a professional and friendly manner


• Managing telephone calls and patient enquiries efficiently


• Scheduling and coordinating patient appointments to optimise diary management


• Processing payments


• Arrange on phone Treatment Coordination (patient Q\&A session)

Essential:

• GDC registered Dental Nurse


• Indemnity (practice can help you with free Indemnity as part of our team)


• Hep B vaccination


• DBS check


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Professional, confident and patient\-focused approach


• Strong organisational and administrative skills


• IT literate and comfortable using dental software systemsDesirable:


• Previous experience as a Treatment/Team Coordinator (TCO)


• Previous reception experience


• Radiography qualification


• Experience working within an orthodontic practice


• Knowledge of patient finance options and treatment presentationTraining:


• Practice will provide in house training


• Training for radiography certificate and inhalation sedation will be provided with practice finance

Pay: From £13\.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Free parking


• Pay rise

• Dental assisting: 1 year (preferred)

• GDC (preferred)

• Ashton\-Under\-Lyne OL6 (preferred)

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