Dental Nurse/Trainee Dental Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare practice seeks a dedicated individual to provide chairside support and ensure top-notch patient care. This role involves creating a welcoming environment, managing surgery setups, and maintaining patient records with precision. Ideal candidates will be GDC registered, have experience in private or NHS practices, and possess a strong commitment to patient care. The organization values professional development and offers competitive pay, career progression opportunities, and unique perks like 'You Days' for personal milestones. Join a team that prioritizes both patient satisfaction and employee well-being!

Benefits

Competitive pay scale

Career progression opportunities

Referral bonus

Professional Development

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family friendly policies

‘You Days’ for personal milestones

Qualifications

• GDC registered with experience in Private/NHS practices.
• Ability to demonstrate high levels of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support and ensure excellent patient care.
• Maximize use of internal systems for accurate patient records.

Skills

GDC Registration

Patient Care

Teamwork

Reception Duties

Initiative

Tools

Software of Excellence

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Client: Penicuik Dental Centre

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Job Reference: 8672f219eab5

Job Views: 6

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

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

• Qualified candidates 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
• Referral 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