Dental Nurse

Clyde Munro Dental Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Newton Mearns is looking for a full-time Dental Nurse to join their team. The role involves providing chair side support and ensuring excellent patient care. Ideal candidates will be GDC registered and possess experience in private or NHS practices. The position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits including professional development and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Competitive pay scale

Career progression

Company paid GDC fee

Access to online training

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

'You Days' for personal events

Qualifications

• Must be GDC registered.
• Experience in Private/NHS practices is mandatory.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side support during patient treatments.
• Create a welcoming environment for patients.
• Ensure the surgery is set up correctly for each session.

Skills

GDC registration

Patient care

Teamwork

Initiative

Learning ability

Tools

Software of Excellence

Job description

Join our Team!

We are excited to be recruiting for a full-time Dental Nurse to join our team in our Southside practice in Newton Mearns.

At Mearns Cross Dental Practice, we are dedicated to providing our patients with the best dental care possible. Our team consists of highly experienced dentists, hygienists, and dental nurses, who ensure they keep their skills up to date by completing the latest training and learning new techniques.

In addition, we only use the best materials and equipment available as we believe this is vital for offering our patients the high level of care and service they deserve.

Your Role

You will be responsible for providing chair side support in all day-to-day activities within the practice and surgeries. You will play an important role in ensuring the delivery of excellent patient care while complying with all clinical and health & safety guidance.

Other duties include:

• Creating a welcoming environment for patients that sets them at ease from the outset
• Maximising the use of the internal system (Software of Excellence) to ensure accurate patient records are maintained
• Ensuring the surgery is set up appropriately for each session throughout the day to maximise the efficiency of the practice and surgery utilisation
• Anticipating the requirements of the clinician and patient in advance of their session and ensure necessary lab work and equipment is in place
• Monitoring surgery stocks to ensure that appropriate stock levels are maintained
• Undertaking reception duties when required including answering the telephone, making appointments and collecting patient charges

About You

• Must be GDC registered
• Must have experience working in Private / NHS practices
• Willing to demonstrate the highest levels of patient care
• The ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Enthusiastic, with an appetite to learn and develop new skills

Benefits

We know that in order to attract and retain the best talent, we must always look at ways in which we can keep our colleagues smiling. Here are some of our benefits and perks:

• Competitive pay scale
• Career progression opportunities within the group
• Recommend a friend bonus
• Company paid GDC fee
• Professional Development – access to online training and educational assistance
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• ‘You Days’ - a day off for moving house or getting married