Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dental Nurse to join our dental practice.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting dental professionals, ensuring patients receive excellent care, and maintaining a smooth clinical environment.

This paid position offers an opportunity to develop your skills within a professional healthcare setting, contributing to patient wellbeing and the overall efficiency of the practice.

Duties
• Greeting patients warmly and checking them in for appointments.

• Managing appointment scheduling and cancellations using IT systems.

• Answering phone calls and responding to patient enquiries promptly and courteously.

• Maintaining accurate patient records and updating information as necessary.

• To provide the highest quality dental nursing support to clinicians.
• To set an example for other team members, if free, ensure you create tasks such as offering help in other surgeries, helping with reception, and carrying out extended duties.
• Perform any other tasks as reasonably requested by the Practice Manager or Principal dentists.
• Follow the job description for dental nurses for clinical duties.

Requirements

Desirable:
• Basic IT skills for managing patient records and practice management software.

• Relevant qualifications in nursing or dental assisting.

• Prior experience in patient care or nursing is advantageous but not essential.

• Good understanding of nursing principles and practices relevant to dental care.

• Ability to provide compassionate patient care with a professional attitude.

• Ability to work well within a team and adapt to changing priorities.

Essential
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

• Vaccinated against Hepatitis B.

• Strong organisational skills to coordinate multiple tasks efficiently.

• Strong teamwork ability with an enthusiastic attitude.

This position offers an opportunity to be part of a dedicated dental team committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

We welcome applicants who are organised, communicative, and eager to contribute positively to our practice.
• Free parking.

• Dedicated area for nurses and regular practice meetings.

• Yearly bonus scheme.

• Paid CPD courses.

• 20 day holiday allowance plus bank holidays (pro rata).

· Regular in house professional development sessions acceptable to the GDC

· Personal growth within your field

· Paid GDC indemnity, after 1 years service

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

Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week

Benefits:
• Free parking.

Work Location: In person