Lead Dental Nurse

Earl Grey Dental Practice; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious dental practice in Edinburgh seeks a Dental Assistant to provide exceptional chairside support and oversee practice operations. The role involves ensuring patient care, managing clinical standards, and fostering a welcoming environment. Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth and various perks to keep colleagues smiling.

Benefits

Competitive pay scale

Career progression opportunities

Referral bonus

Professional Development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family friendly policies

'You Days' for personal events

Qualifications

• GDC registration is mandatory.
• Experience in Private or NHS practices is required.
• Ability to demonstrate high levels of patient care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support and ensure excellent patient care.
• Oversee day-to-day activities and compliance at the practice.
• Manage external lab work and support the Practice Manager.

Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Initiative

Enthusiasm

Education

GDC Registration

Experience in Private / NHS practices

Job description

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You will be responsible for providing chair side support andoverseeing the day-to-day activities of the practice surgeries and ensuring the delivery of excellent patient care. You will play an important role in overseeing the management of clinical and cross-contamination compliance and Health & Safety measures.

Other duties include –

• Creating a welcoming environment for patients that sets them at ease from the outset
• Ensuring all elements of the patient journey is delivered consistently and to a high standard within the practice
• Taking a proactive approach to patient feedback and acting upon suggestions for improvement
• Supporting the Practice Manager to effectively manage external lab work
• Ensuring efficient management and timely replenishment of stock
• Undertaking reception duties when required
• Acting within the General Dental Council’s (GDC) Guidance on standards for the team and practice
• Supporting Associates by providing a professional chair side service as necessary
• Providing training and support to colleagues when required

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
• 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