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