Dental Nurse

Dental Nurse

Location:

South Lanarkshire area

Salary: A £13.00-A £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. .

• A £13.00-A £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

• 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

• 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

• 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

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

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

• 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.