Dental Nurse

Location: Lanark

Dental Nurse

Location:

South Lanarkshire area
Salary: £13.00–£15.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Contract:

Full-time

Nurse Seekers are currently recruiting on behalf of an independent dental practice for a Dental Nurse with Reception Duties to join their friendly and supportive team.

This is a varied position combining chairside dental nursing, surgery preparation and reception duties, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys patient contact and wants to develop their career within dentistry.

Previous dental nursing experience and GDC registration are essential..

Key Benefits

£13.00–£15.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
No GDC registration required initially
Full training and ongoing support
GDC fees covered following registration
Pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Uniform provided
CPD support
Training and development opportunities
Support towards further qualifications where appropriate
28 days' annual leave including bank holidays

The Role

Clinical & Chairside Duties

Providing chairside assistance during dental appointments
Preparing surgeries for procedures
Maintaining high standards of cross-infection control
Cleaning and sterilising instruments
Monitoring and replenishing clinical stock
Ensuring surgeries are fully prepared for patients
Reception Duties

Booking and managing patient appointments
Supporting the smooth running of the practice diary
Responding to patient queries in a friendly and professional manner
Maintaining accurate patient records
Supporting the general administration of the practice
Patient Care

Providing a welcoming, calm and professional experience for patients
Communicating effectively with patients and colleagues
Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
Working Hours

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The exact working pattern will be discussed during the recruitment process.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally be:

Friendly, reliable and patient-focused
A confident communicator
Organised and able to manage multiple tasks
Comfortable using computers
Willing to learn and follow practice procedures
Professional and approachable
Keen to develop their skills within dentistry
Experience using SOE, Exact or similar dental software would be advantageous but is not essential.

If you're looking for a varied dental role with the opportunity to develop your skills across both nursing and reception, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Apply Now

Nurse Seekers are managing the recruitment process for this position.

If you're interested in finding out more or would like to apply, please get in touch with the Nurse Seekers team