Dental Nurse / Trainee Dental Nurse

Oban Dental Care; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Glasgow is seeking a GDC registered chairside dental assistant. The role involves providing essential clinical support, ensuring optimal patient experiences, and contributing to a collaborative team environment. The position offers competitive salary and numerous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay scale

Career progression opportunities

Recommend a friend bonus

Professional Development

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

‘You Days’ - extra day off

Qualifications

• Registered with GDC is mandatory.
• Experience in Private/NHS practices required.
• Ability to deliver high levels of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support for clinical sessions.
• Manage patient records and surgery setup.
• Undertake reception duties when required.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

GDC registration

Tools

Software of Excellence

Job description

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Client:

Oban Dental Care

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

Your Role

You will be responsible for providing chairside 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 ensuring necessary lab work and equipment are 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

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
• Professional Development – access to online training and educational assistance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• ‘You Days’ - a day off for moving house or getting married