Dental Nurse

Iain Buchanan Orthodontic Practice; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving orthodontic practice in Glasgow is seeking a chair side support professional. The successful candidate will provide essential support during surgeries, ensuring excellent patient care and compliance with health standards. With opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary, this role offers a fulfilling career in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay scale

Career progression opportunities

Recommend a friend bonus

Online training and educational assistance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family friendly policies

'You Days' for moving house or getting married

Qualifications

• Must be GDC registered.
• Experience in Private / NHS practice required.
• Previous orthodontic experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side support during clinical procedures.
• Ensure accurate patient records and monitor surgery stocks.
• Handle reception duties when necessary.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Initiative

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

GDC registration

Experience in Private / NHS practice

Orthodontic experience

Job description

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You will be responsible for providing chair side support in all day-to-day activities within the practice and surgeries. You will play an important role in a ensuring the delivery of excellent patient care while complying with all clinical and health & safety guidance.

Other duties include –

• Creating a welcoming environment for patients that sets them at ease from the outset
• Maximising the use of the internal system (Software of Excellence) to ensure accurate patient records are maintained
• Ensuring the surgery is set up appropriately for each session throughout the day to maximise the efficiency of the practice and surgery utilisation
• Anticipating the requirements of the clinician and patient in advance of their session and ensure necessary lab work and equipment is in place
• Monitoring surgery stocks to ensure that appropriate stock levels are maintained
• Undertaking reception duties when required including answering the telephone, making appointments and collecting patient charges

About You

• Must be GDC registered
• Must have experience working in Private / NHS practice
• Previous orthodontic experience is beneficial
• Willing to demonstrate the highest levels of patient care
• The ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Enthusiastic, with an appetite to learn and develop new skills

We know that in order to attract and retain the best talent, we must always look at ways in which we can keep our colleagues smiling. Here are some of our benefits and perks –

• Competitive pay scale
• Career progression opportunities within the group
• Recommend a friend bonus
• Professional Development – access to online training and educational assistance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• ‘You Days’ - a day off for moving house or getting married