Dental Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Pangbourne is looking for a Dental Nurse to join their friendly and innovative team. The role involves providing high-quality nursing support, maintaining equipment, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Candidates should be enthusiastic, organized, and possess excellent communication skills. Previous dental nursing experience and GDC registration are essential. This is a permanent position with competitive salary and structured working hours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Nurse and GDC registered is required.
• Desire to further skills and qualifications is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality dental nursing while assisting dentists.
• Maintain surgical areas and equipment according to safety standards.
• Establish productive working relationships with the dental team.

Skills

Enthusiastic and positive approach to work

Organised and pro-active

Excellent communication skills

Ability to mentor junior nurses

Passion for dentistry

Job description

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 (this is on a rota basis so will be every 4-6 weeks and you will receive a day off in lieu)
Salary: Dependant on experience

As the Dental Nurse, you will be responsible for:

• 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.

The successful Dental Nurse will have the following related skills / experience:

• 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.