Bank Dental Nurse

Rodericks Dental Partners; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dental care provider is hiring a Bank Dental Nurse in Barnsley. The ideal candidate will assist in patient care, maintain dental equipment, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Applicants must have relevant GDC registration and a passion for delivering excellent patient care. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive team environment with a focus on professional development.

Benefits

GDC registration and medical indemnity fees covered

Retail discounts and deals

Comprehensive training and verifiable CPD

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering excellent patient care.
• Understanding of Private and NHS dentistry.
• Willingness to support Trainee/Apprentice Nurses.

Responsibilities

• Assisting dentists with urgent procedures.
• Maintaining dental equipment and protocols.
• Overseeing sterilization and infection control processes.
• Handling patient records and administrative tasks.
• Supporting compliance with CQC standards.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assistance

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Knowledge of GDC regulations

Education

Relevant live or pending GDC registration

Job description

Bank Dental Nurse

Emergency Dental Service

Zero Hours Contract

At Rodericks Dental Partners we are committed to improving lives through quality dentistry – together. We do this by ensuring we reward you financially and personally as you develop your career by offering you great incentives, recognition, and opportunities.

• Your GDC registration and medical indemnity fees covered
• Retail discounts and deals through our easy-to-use app
• Comprehensive training and verifiable CPD (free online and in person courses)
• Refer a friend scheme

As a Bank Dental Nurse, you’ll play a key role looking after every patient and supporting your dentist. With your understanding of Private, NHS and UDA treatments, together with your knowledge of GDC and other regulatory responsibilities, you’ll set the highest standards for your team and your patients.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Clinical Assistance: Assisting dentists with urgent procedures, preparing instruments, and ensuring patient comfort.
• Practice Management: Maintaining dental equipment and ensuring adherence to protocols and policies.
• Sterilization and Infection Control: Overseeing and lead on sterilization and decontamination processes to ensure a safe and hygienic environment.
• Administrative & Reception Duties: Handling patient records, patient account management and other administrative tasks.
• Compliance: Supporting the service manager in maintaining compliance with CQC standards, surgery and emergency drug and equipment checks.
• Patient Care: Reassuring patients, explaining procedures, and addressing their concerns.
• Professional Development: Ensure CPD is up to date and in line with company training matrix.
• Communication: Effectively communicating with the dental team, patients, and other staff.
• Stock Control: Managing inventory of dental supplies, materials and stock takes.

Being a Qualified Dental Nurse in the Rodericks Dental Partners family

Passionate about delivering excellent patient care at all times. Working with clinical freedom, to allows us to choose the right solution with each patient.

• Understand the importance of teamwork within the surgery and how you can work effectively to support the dentists.
• Possess excellent organisational and influencing skills, using these to ensure that the practice delivers effective care.
• Understand Private and NHS dentistry – supporting offering treatment options to patients and how you can best drive surgery efficiency and help the practice performance goals.
• Sharing your knowledge and being a role model to any Trainee/Apprentice Nurses within your practice, buddying them through their initial induction and acting as an extra support as they learn.
• Demonstrating your full understanding of GDC and other regulatory responsibilities.
• Embrace the importance of your own CPD and ongoing professional development.
• To be considered for this role, you must have a relevant live or pending GDC registration.

If you like the sound of working with Rodericks Dental Partners, don’t hesitate, click “Apply” now.