Dental Nurse

Fastnet Group; Greenock; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm in Scotland seeks an experienced Dental Nurse to provide chair-side support in practices and surgeries. The role involves creating a welcoming environment, using specific software for patient records, and ensuring efficient surgery setups. Key qualifications include a willingness to provide outstanding patient care and the ability to work both independently and in a team. Full training is provided for trainee applicants, making this a great opportunity for those eager to learn.

Benefits

Training for trainee applicants

Development opportunities

Supportive practice environment

Qualifications

• Must be GDC registered (desirable).
• Willing to demonstrate high levels of patient care (essential).
• Ability to work both independently and within a team (essential).
• Enthusiastic with an appetite to learn new skills (essential).
• Experience in Private/NHS practices (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for patients.
• Use Software of Excellence to ensure accurate patient records.
• Set up surgery for each session to maximize efficiency.
• Anticipate clinician and patient needs before sessions.
• Maintain stock levels for appropriate availability.
• Perform reception duties when required.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Initiative

Enthusiasm for learning

Education

GDC registration

Tools

Software of Excellence (SoE)

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