Dental Nurse

Fastnet Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Dental Nurse to provide chair-side support and ensure excellent patient care while adhering to health and safety standards. Responsibilities include managing patient records using specific software, preparing the surgery efficiently, and handling reception duties as needed. Ideal candidates will possess strong teamwork skills, a proactive attitude, and are encouraged to apply even if they are not GDC registered. A supportive environment for development is offered.

Benefits

Full training for trainee applicants

Variety of benefits for professional development

Qualifications

• GDC registered is desirable, but a willingness to demonstrate high levels of patient care is essential.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team is required.
• Enthusiasm with a desire to learn and develop new skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for patients.
• Use Software of Excellence for accurate patient records.
• Ensure surgery is set up efficiently.
• Anticipate clinician and patient needs.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Perform reception duties when required.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

GDC registration

Tools

Software of Excellence

Job description

We are seeking a experienced Dental Nurse for our client to provide chair-side support within their practice & surgeries! You will play an integral role in ensuring excellent patient care whilst complying with Clinical & Health and Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Creating a welcoming environment for patients,
• (SoE) Software of Excellence usage to ensure accurate patient records,
• Surgery is set up for each session to practice efficiency,
• Anticipating clinician and patient needs in advance of their session and ensure necessary lab work & equipment is in place,
• Stock maintenance to ensure appropriate availability levels,
• Reception duties when required including:
• Answering the telephone,
• Making appointments,
• Collecting patient charges.

Role specific benefits

• Full training can be provided for trainee applicants!

Requirements

• GDC registered, (Desirable),
• Willing to demonstrate the highest levels of patient care, (Essential),
• The ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team, (Essential),
• Enthusiastic, with an appetite to learn and develop new skills, (Essential),
• Experience working in Private / NHS practices, (Preferred)

Interested?

Our client offers a range of benefits to enhance your development & experience where practice individuality and personality is celebrated