CURRENT VACANCIES

We are delighted to announce that a new position has become available to join our team as a PART-TIME DENTAL NURSE

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Job Role - Part Time Dental Nurse

To work alongside the clinicians and the team to ensure a smooth and efficient delivery of dental care to patients.

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Job Summary

Experienced and Qualified GDC Registered Part-Time Dental Nurse Required for a Small Private Dental Practice in Exeter practicing in General & Cosmetic Dentistry;  Oral Surgery & Dental Implants. It is a temporary position on a maternity cover basis with the possibility of progression to a permanent position.   

 

Compliance checks will be carried out which will include, DBS, Hepatitis Immunisations, Indemnity, ID (Passports), GDC certificate & References.

Working hours: Wednesday 08.45 - 17.30 Friday 08.45 - 17.30 

 

Required Qualifications & Experience 

• Qualification in Dental Nursing – NEBDN or NVQ 3

• Valid Dental Nurse Registration with the General Dental Council

• CQC knowledge

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Key Responsibilities

This includes but is not limited to:

• Providing chairside assistance in all clinical procedures alongside our Dentist/Clinical Dental Technician.

• Preparing the surgery and instrument trays for procedures.

• At the end of the day, ensure the surgery decontamination is adhered to in line with practice procedures and policies.

• Maintain impeccable standards of hygiene and cross infection control, according to the latest guidelines and following practice procedures and policies.

• Ensure that all the relevant paperwork is completed promptly and accurately and that all patient records are updated and maintained, according to practice procedures.

• Provide excellent proactive (non-clinical) customer care to all patients and clients.

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

• Coordinating with the laboratory on timely dispatch and receipt of work.

• Ensure a smooth running of the central decontamination room, completing audits, cleaning instruments according to the current HTM guidelines.

• Ensuring the clinic is fully stocked and organized.

• To maintain a high standard of cleanliness/tidiness – this may include cleaning around the practice

• Keep CPD up to date.

 

Skills & Attitudes

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal (including a positive and friendly phone manner) and written.

• Excellent listening skills and a calm, empathetic approach to patients.

• Good organisational skills, with close attention to detail and excellent follow up ability on all tasks.

• Good time management skills – ensuring the patients have minimal wait times.

• Good technical skills and knowledge.

• Always acts with honesty and integrity.

• A 'can do' attitude, with the desire to learn new skills and take on new challenges, show initiative.

• Prepare to work according to the practices policies and protocols

• A professional and smart appearance.

• Uniform will be provided.

 

 

Part-time hours: 16 per week £10-£12 an hour (depending on experience)

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary maternity cover with the potential for permanent job placement. 

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Please send your CV to Charlotte, ddstudiosdevon@gmail.com by Monday 25th January

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