Dental Nurse

Henry Schein; Redhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established dental practice in Redhill is hiring a full-time Dental Nurse to assist the manager and head nurse. The role includes providing patient support, monitoring decontamination protocols, and performing various audits. Candidates should ideally have a Dental Nurse qualification although a trainee with UK experience may be considered. The position offers a competitive wage of up to £14.50/hr, with working hours of 35-40 hours per week. Applicants must have full right to work in the UK without restrictions.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Dental Nurse qualification or relevant UK practice experience.
• Experience in assisting dental professionals in a practice setting.
• Strong understanding of sterilisation procedures and infection control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist the manager and head nurse with daily operations.
• Support and reassure patients during treatments.
• Carry out audits and monitor the implementation of tests.
• Manage stock control and order dental supplies.
• Prepare fillings and sterilise instruments.
• Process x-rays and maintain surgery checks.

Skills

Patient support

Stock control

Infection control

X-ray processing

Education

Dental Nurse qualification (preferred)

Job description

A new opportunity has become available for a Dental Nurse to join an established, mixed practice located in Redhill, Surrey.

Start date – as soon as possible.

This role is to work full time, Monday – Friday.

Working hours will be 35-40 hours per week.

Fully equipped and computerised practice, digital x-rays on site.

Pay will be dependant on experience and up to £14.50/hr.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the manager and head nurse
• Providing support and reassurance to the patient
• Carrying out daily, weekly and monthly audits, monitoring all tests/audits are being carried out
• Stock control and ordering
• Preparing fillings and other materials
• Sterilising instruments
• Processing x-rays
• Surgery checks and monitoring decontamination and infection control
• Recording and filing information about patients

Qualifications & Requirements

The ideal candidate will be qualified but practice may consider a trainee with UK practice experience.

Sponsorship is not available for this role so the successful candidate must have full right to work in the UK without limitations.