Dental Nurse

Focus Resourcing; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Pangbourne is seeking a Dental Nurse to join their friendly team. The candidate will perform high-quality nursing and assist dentists, ensuring cleanliness and compliance with health regulations. Ideal for someone enthusiastic, organized, and passionate about dentistry. Competitive salary based on experience, with opportunities for skill development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Nurse and GDC registered is essential.
• Real desire to further skills and qualifications.
• Willingness to embrace innovative techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality dental nursing while assisting dentists.
• Maintain productive working relationships with the dental team.
• Ensure cleanliness of surgical areas and equipment.
• Liaise with Practice Manager on administrative matters.

Skills

Enthusiastic and positive approach

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

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.

Key Details

• 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

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.

Qualifications & Skills

• 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.