Dental Nurse

TipTopJob; Lanark; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Uniform provided

CPD support

28 days annual leave including bank/ho

Job summary

Nurse Seekers are recruiting on behalf of an independent dental practice in the South Lanarkshire area for a Dental Nurse with Reception Duties. This varied role combines chairside nursing, surgery preparation and reception duties, offering patient contact and a path to develop your career within dentistry.

Previous dental nursing experience and GDC registration are essential. The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with full training and ongoing support, plus benefits like on-site

Qualifications

• Previous dental nursing experience and GDC registration are essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing chairside assistance during dental appointments.
• Preparing surgeries for procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of cross-infection control.
• Cleaning and sterilising instruments.
• Monitoring and replenishing clinical stock.
• Ensuring surgeries are fully prepared for patients.
• Booking and managing patient appointments.
• Supporting the smooth running of the practice diary.
• Responding to patient queries in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintaining accurate patient records.
• Supporting the general administration of the practice.
• Providing a welcoming, calm and professional experience for patients.
• Communicating effectively with patients and colleagues.

Job description

Location: South Lanarkshire area

Salary: A GBP 13.00:A GBP 15.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Full:time

Nurse Seekers are currently recruiting on behalf of an independent dental practice for a Dental Nurse with Reception Duties to join their friendly and supportive team.

This is a varied position combining chairside dental nursing, surgery preparation and reception duties , making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys patient contact and wants to develop their career within dentistry.

Previous dental nursing experience and GDC registration are essential. .

Key Benefits

• A GBP 13.00:A GBP 15.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Full:time, 37.5 hours per week
• No GDC registration required initially
• Full training and ongoing support
• GDC fees covered following registration
• Pension scheme
• Free on:site parking
• Uniform provided
• CPD support
• Training and development opportunities
• Support towards further qualifications where appropriate
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays

The Role

Clinical and Chairside Duties

• Providing chairside assistance during dental appointments
• Preparing surgeries for procedures
• Maintaining high standards of cross:infection control
• Cleaning and sterilising instruments
• Monitoring and replenishing clinical stock
• Ensuring surgeries are fully prepared for patients

Reception Duties

• Booking and managing patient appointments
• Supporting the smooth running of the practice diary
• Responding to patient queries in a friendly and professional manner
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Supporting the general administration of the practice

Patient Care

• Providing a welcoming, calm and professional experience for patients
• Communicating effectively with patients and colleagues
• Supporting the smooth day:to:day running of the practice

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The exact working pattern will be discussed during the recruitment process.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally be:

• Friendly, reliable and patient:focused
• A confident communicator
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks
• Comfortable using computers
• Willing to learn and follow practice procedures
• Professional and approachable
• Keen to develop their skills within dentistry

Experience using SOE, Exact or similar dental software would be advantageous but is not essential.

If youre looking for a varied dental role with the opportunity to develop your skills across both nursing and reception, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Nurse Seekers are managing the recruitment process for this position.