Dental Nurse Position Available

Dental Nurse Opportunity at Carriage Works Dental

Would you like to join the Carriage Works Team?

Due to expansion we are looking for a Full Time (Part time considered) Dental Nurse to join friendly our team of 43. We are an independent award-winning mixed NHS and private practice. Excellent Hygienist, therapist and support staff with a great working environment. We provide general dentistry, advanced restorative, implants, anterior alignment orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, facial aesthetics and conscious sedation.

Salary – From £12 per hour (Higher salary to be discussed for candidates with additional qualifications)

Purpose of job:

To carry out a full range of duties set out by the GDC scope of practice for dental nurses, including but not limited to:

· Assisting the clinician during a full range dental procedure

· Preparing and maintaining the clinical area

· Decontamination and infection control

· Supporting and communication with patients

· Work as a dynamic and effective team member to ensure patients are receiving excellent care

· Accurate record keeping

· Liaise with suppliers, laboratories, and colleagues to ensure smooth running of the day

The main duties of the successful applicant are:

· Working closely with a dentist delivering a high standard of dental care

· Supporting the clinician to deliver dental procedures in a safe and caring environment

· To work as part of a team to ensure the clinical environment is organised and prepared in a timely manner

· To follow and abide by the practices SOP (standard operating procedures) and policies

· To maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times

· To uphold the practices core values at all times

Criteria

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• NEBDN qualification in dental nursing or equivalent qualification (We would also consider someone on route to qualification)
• GDC registration
• Up to date CPD records and PDP
• Previous CPR/BLS training

Desirable

Any additional qualifications:

• Sedation qualification
• Radiography
• Implant or orthodontic nursing
• ILS training

Experience

Desirable

• Experience using Exact SOE
• Working within COVID-19 restrictions. FFP2/3 fit tested
• Reception experience
• Four handed dentistry
• Experience of nursing for surgical procedures

Skills and attributes

Essential

• Friendly, reliable, and willing to learn new skills
• Organised with excellent co-ordination skills
• Able to work flexibly with others in a busy team environment
• Able to work on their own initiative
• Able to organise and manage their own patient diary and plan ahead
• Great communication skills that can be used within the practice but also to be used when communicating with laboratories and suppliers
• Good knowledge of dental abbreviation and terminology
• Ability to assist with clinical photography
• Efficient time management and ability to prioritise effectively
• Confident with IT
• High standard of cross infection knowledge and procedures

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• The ability and personality to build a rapport with our patients
• Thrive when working as part of a team
• Motivated and passionate about providing a high standard of patient care
• Professional and approachable when dealing with colleagues
• Remain positive and professional in stressful situations
• Treats others how they would like to be treated
• Punctual, trustworthy, and reliable

Other

• Desire to further their career in dentistry and gain further qualifications

Application deadline:

Employment Benefits

· Free dental treatment

· Discounted dental treatment for family members

· Discounted facial aesthetic treatments

· Fully funded team events at least twice a year

· Friendly, experienced, and supportive working environment

· Increased holiday entitlement after a period of service

· GDC and Indemnity fees paid- applicable to qualified dental nurses

· Fully funded training and uniform included

· No weekend working

· Company pension

· Team fitness classes available with personal trainer

· Sports massage sessions

· Sick pay after 2 years’ service

Application deadline: 02/09/2022

Job Types: Full-time/Part Time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: From £12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness programmes

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

COVID screening completed for all patients and staff before attending the practice. We are working to all COVID guidelines. Full PPE and fit testing provided by the practice

Experience:

• Dental Nurse: 1 year (preferred)

Application deadline: 02/09/2022 Apply Via Indeed

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