Dental nurse

Smile Dental Care; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental care clinic in King's Lynn is seeking a skilled Dental Nurse to assist the dentist and provide top-notch patient care. The full-time role requires a nursing qualification, strong IT skills, and excellent communication abilities. Join a supportive team and contribute to quality dental care. Benefits include company events and a pension plan.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Employee discount

Life insurance

Referral programme

Transport links

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Nurse or similar role.
• Strong IT skills for managing patient records.
• Proficiency in English for clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures.
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Ensure a clean and sterile environment for treatments.

Skills

Patient care skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT skills

Education

Nursing qualification with a focus on dental care

Job description

Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Dental Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide support to the dentist and help deliver excellent patient care.

This is a full time Monday to Friday and one Saturday per month.

Duties:
- Assist the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures
- Prepare and maintain the dental instruments and equipment
- Ensure a clean and sterile environment for treatments
- Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures
- Manage patient records and documentation accurately
- Communicate effectively with patients to ensure their comfort and understanding of procedures

Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Dental Nurse or similar role
- Nursing qualification with a focus on dental care
- Strong IT skills for managing patient records
- Excellent patient care skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues
- Organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently
- Proficiency in English for clear communication

Joining our team as a Dental Nurse offers an opportunity to contribute to quality patient care in a supportive environment. If you meet the requirements and are passionate about dental care, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Transport links

Experience:

• Dental Nursing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Valid GDC registration (preferred)