Head Dental Nurse – Preston – FT

Synergy Dental Clinic Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking dental group as a Head Dental Nurse in Preston, where you'll play a vital role in providing exceptional chair-side support and ensuring a safe, efficient working environment. This role involves leading a dedicated team, maintaining high standards of clinical practice, and managing compliance with regulations. With a focus on lifelong learning, you'll have opportunities for professional growth and development. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere with a range of benefits, including bonuses and employee discounts. If you're passionate about patient care and thrive in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Monthly Appraisal Bonus

Company Social Events

Employee Discount on Dental Treatment

Treatment Coordination Qualification

Company Pension

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Referral Programme

Store Discount

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience post-qualification in dental nursing.
• Valid GDC registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists with treatments providing high-standard chair-side support.
• Lead team in infection control and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Multitasking

Problem Solving

Chair Side Manner

IT Proficiency

Education

Full Dental Nursing Qualification

GDC Registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Head Dental Nurse
Preston
Full Time

Synergy Dental Group are an award winning, high performing dental group with 16 Practices around the North West and West Midlands. We are an industry leading Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry provider who are committed to ‘Lifelong Learning’. We are currently recruiting for a Head Dental Nurse to join our ever expanding team in line with our ambitious and meticulous growth plans.

The Role:

1. Assisting Dentists with all treatments providing chair side support to a very high standard.
2. Ensuring and maintaining a safe, clean and productive working environment in all surgeries and ensuring that all other nursing staff are maintaining the required standards.
3. Assisting with clinical notes ensuring a high level of accuracy and efficiency at all times.
4. Leading the team with cross infection controls, ensuring all staff are aware and following regulations and requirements in line with HTM01-05.
5. Auditing clinical equipment in all surgeries, ensuring the smooth and safe running of the practice.
6. Leading the CQC compliance requirements, ensuring all current and potential issues are actioned and correctly managed in an efficient manner.
7. Ensuring all development and support for the clinical team is arranged and monitored appropriately.
8. Assisting with the day to day running of the practice and working closely with the Practice Manager and being a point of contact for all staff when the Practice Manager is not on site.

The Person:

1. A Candidate with minimum 3 years’ experience (Post Qualification)
2. Someone with a Full Dental Nursing Qualification and is GDC Registered.
3. Outstanding organisational skills, with an ability to multitask.
4. Ability to work under pressure and a desire to grow professionally.
5. Someone who is IT Proficient (Microsoft Office Packages)
6. A candidate who remains calm under pressure with a natural problem solving personality.
7. Outstanding chair side manner, with a patient focussed approach.
8. A person with a friendly and approachable demeanour and a passion to help.

The Benefits:

1. £13.00 - £15.25 Per Hour (Dependant on Experience)
2. Full Time
3. Permanent Contract
4. Monthly Appraisal Bonus (Upon Completion of Probation)
5. Company Social Events
6. Employee Discount on Dental Treatment
7. Treatment Coordination Qualification

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.50-£15.50 per hour

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• Valid GDC registration (required)

Work Location: In person