Dental Nurse

Focus Resourcing; Pangbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Pangbourne is seeking a Dental Nurse to assist in delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include supporting dentists, maintaining hygiene standards, and fostering team relationships. Ideal candidates will be organized, proactive, and have a passion for dentistry. Previous experience and GDC registration are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience as a Dental Nurse and be GDC registered.
• An enthusiastic and positive approach to work is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are also essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform high quality dental nursing while assisting dentists.
• Maintain productive working relationships with all team members.
• Ensure surgical areas and equipment are regularly cleaned and maintained.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organised and pro-active

Ability to mentor junior nurses

Enthusiastic and positive approach

Passion for dentistry

Education

GDC registration

Job description

Overview

Our client based in Pangbourne is currently recruiting for a Dental Nurse to join their busy and friendly practice. This is a great opportunity to be part of a friendly & innovative organisation.

Location: Pangbourne

Job type: Permanent

Working Hours: Mon - Thurs 8am - 5.15pm, Fri - 8.15am - 4.15pm, Sat - 8.15am - 2.15pm (rota basis every 4-6 weeks with a day off in lieu)

Salary: Dependant on experience

Responsibilities

• To perform high quality dental nursing whilst assisting the dentists or therapists you have been appointed with, in a safe and effective manner in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the British Association of Dental Nurses and the GDC requirements and recommendations to the dentists and their staff.
• To establish and maintain productive working relationships with all members of the dental team.
• To ensure that the surgical areas and equipment are regularly cleaned and maintained, including aspiration systems and autoclaves, paying all due attention to relevant legal and ethical codes, in addition to the practice policy in respect of cross infection control and Health & Safety.
• To liaise with the Practice Manager on all matters concerning administration, pay and service conditions.

Requirements / Qualifications

• An enthusiastic and positive approach to work is essential.
• You must also be organised and pro-active with a real desire to further your skills and qualifications.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are also essential.
• The ideal candidate will need to be organised, efficient and willing to mentor other junior and trainee nurses.
• A passion for dentistry, a willingness to embrace innovative techniques and new ideas and with a desire to further their own skills and qualifications.
• Must have previous experience as a Dental Nurse and be GDC registered.

For more information, please contact Julie Harding on (contact details available on request).