An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated, GDC registered Dental Nurse to join our friendly, patient centred team. An experienced dental nurse currently on a training course will also be considered.
3 days per week - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
We are located within walking distance to Whitstable train station and there is also nearby free parking.
Key Responsibilities
* To be GDC registered
* The ability to work on your own initiative
* Assist the dentist/hygienist in all clinical procedures, providing chairside assistance.
* To be computer literate
* Prepare the surgery for procedures.
* Process and store digital radiographs according to practice policy.
* At the end of the surgical day, ensure the surgery is closed down 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 both personally and across all the nursing team.
* Provide excellent customer care to all our patients
* Building trust and caring relationships with all patients, always maintaining patient confidentiality.
* Ensure a smooth running of the central decontamination room, completing the jobs list located in the file in the decon room, cleaning instruments according to the current HTM guidelines.
* Keep CPD requirement and PDP up to date.
Skills & Attitudes
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal (including a positive warm and friendly phone manner)
* Excellent listening skills and a calm, empathetic approach to patients.
* Dedicated to providing a first class customer service experience.
* Build trust and rapport and communicate well with your team.
* Good organisational skills, with close attention to detail.
* Ability to bring warmth and enthusiasm to any situation and always act 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 practice standards.
Rewards/Benefits :
* We pay for GDC registration and professional indemnity with Dental Protection.
* Uniform and Footwear provided
* Opportunities to broaden skillset available through performance development planning
* Salary is dependant on experience.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
* Transport links
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Whitstable
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