Dental Nurse Position

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 our friendly 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)

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 communicating with patients
• Working as a dynamic and effective team member to ensure patients receive excellent care
• Liaising with suppliers, laboratories, and colleagues to ensure smooth running of the day

• 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
• Working as part of a team to ensure the clinical environment is organised and prepared in a timely manner
• Following and abiding by the practice's SOP (standard operating procedures) and policies
• Maintaining strict patient confidentiality at all times
• Upholding the practice's core values at all times

• 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

• Radiography
• Implant or orthodontic nursing
• ILS training

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

• Friendly, reliable, and willing to learn new skills
• Organised with excellent coordination 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 to use within the practice and 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

• The ability and personality to build a rapport with our patients
• Thrives 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
• Remains positive and professional in stressful situations
• Treats others how they would like to be treated
• Punctual, trustworthy, and reliable

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

• 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
• Company pension
• Team fitness classes available with personal trainer
• Sports massage sessions
• Sick pay after 2 years’ service

Job Types: Full‑time / Part‑time, Permanent. Salary:
From £12.00 per hour.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday.

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