Dental Nurse

Henry Schein; Edgware; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Schein in Edgware is hiring a Qualified Dental Nurse for two part‑time openings. Start date ASAP. Role involves preparing patients, infection control, assisting dentists, and patient care across a mixed practice, with the following shifts: Mon 8:45–18:15, Wed 14:00–18:00, Thu 8:45–18:15, Fri 14:00–18:00 (Req 1); Thu 14:00–18:00, Fri 14:00–18:00 (Req 2).

You must be fully qualified and GDC registered with UK practice experience.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Dental Nurse
• GDC registered
• UK practice experience required

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients for dental work
• Infection control and instrument sterilisation
• Assisting dentists and hygienists
• Record-keeping of patient information
• Providing post-procedure instructions and patient care
• Reception duties and general administrative tasks

Job description

A new opportunity has become available for a Qualified Dental Nurse to join an established, mixed practice located in Edgware, HA8.

Start date – As soon as possible.

There are two part time openings available:

Requirement 1

Monday: 8.45 AM-6.15 PM

Wednesday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8.45 AM-6.15 PM

Friday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Requirement 2

Thursday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Dental Nurse Responsibilities:

• Preparing patients for dental work.
• Helping with infection control by sterilising and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
• Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
• Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
• Providing great patient care.
• Recording treatment information in patient records.
• Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
• Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
• Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Caring for dental equipment.
• Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory.
• Be able to carry out (or willing to receive training in) taking alginate impressions, ITero scanning patients and taking radiographs.
• Administrative duties including reception duties

Pay – Between £13-£14 per hour.

In order to apply, candidates must be fully qualified and GDC registered with UK practice experience.