Dental Nurse​/Trainee Dental Nurse

Join our Team!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dental Nurse to join our welcoming team at Mearns Cross Dental Practice in Newton Mearns. This is a full-time position, and we welcome applications from both qualified Dental Nurses and enthusiastic Trainee Dental Nurses who are looking to begin or develop their career in dentistry.

At Mearns Cross, you'll become part of a friendly, experienced team committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a modern, well-equipped practice. Whether you're an experienced nurse or just starting out, you'll be supported by knowledgeable clinicians and colleagues who are passionate about sharing their expertise and helping others grow.

Our practice provides a high standard of NHS and private dental care, with ongoing investment in modern equipment, quality materials and continuous professional development. We pride ourselves on creating a positive, collaborative working environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

You will be responsible for providing chair side support in all day-to-day activities within the practice and surgeries. You will play an important role in a ensuring the delivery of excellent patient care while complying with all clinical and health & safety guidance.

Other duties include –

• Creating a welcoming environment for patients that sets them at ease from the outset

• Maximising the use of the internal system (Software of Excellence) to ensure accurate patient records are maintained

• Ensuring the surgery is set up appropriately for each session throughout the day to maximise the efficiency of the practice and surgery utilisation

• Anticipating the requirements of the clinician and patient in advance of their session and ensure necessary lab work and equipment is in place

• Monitoring surgery stocks to ensure that appropriate stock levels are maintained

• Undertaking reception duties when required including answering the telephone, making appointments and collecting patient charges

• Must be GDC registered

• Must have experience working in Private / NHS practices

• Willing to demonstrate the highest levels of patient care

• The ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team

• Enthusiastic, with an appetite to learn and develop new skills

We know that in order to attract and retain the best talent, we must always look at ways in which we can keep our colleagues smiling. Here are some of our benefits and perks –

• Competitive pay scale

• Career progression opportunities within the group

• Recommend a friend bonus

• Company paid GDC fee

• Professional Development – access to online training and educational assistance

• Wellbeing initiatives

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Enhanced family friendly policies

• ‘You Days’ - a day off for moving house or getting married

• Birthday day off

• Service holidays

• Optical care

• Discounted dental treatments

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