Lead Dental Nurse

Kings Road Dental Practice; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Hertfordshire is seeking a Lead Dental Nurse to join their team. The ideal candidate will have valid GDC registration and experience in specialist areas such as Implants, Endodontics, and Orthodontics. Responsibilities include providing dental nursing support, monitoring team performance, and preparing treatment materials. This full-time, permanent position offers a pay rate of £16.00-£17.00 per hour and requires in-person work.

Qualifications

• Must have valid GDC registration.
• Experience in a range of specialist areas such as Implants, Endodontics, and Orthodontics.
• Ability to provide support and direction to team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental nursing support to clinicians.
• Monitor team performance and provide feedback.
• Carry out audits and inspections and follow up.
• Prepare treatment materials and equipment.
• Offer chairside support for clinicians.

Skills

Team leadership

Patient care

Infection control

Clinical knowledge

Education

Valid GDC registration

Job description

We are a private practice based in the heart of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. Looking for a Lead Dental Nurse to join our growing team. This role would ideally suit a highly experienced Dental Nurse looking for career progression. The ideal candidate will have experience in a wide range of specialist areas such as Implants, Endodontics and Orthodontics.

Job Summary

To provide the highest quality dental nursing support to clinicians. To provide support and team direction to team members and follow systems in place. To report to the Head of Operations. The dental nurse will be expected to work with minimum supervision, using their own initiative, and carry out duties in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the practice and so aid the dental staff to maximise the use of their time.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out surgery inspections and provide feedback and action plans to staff members. This must be followed up before the next inspection.
• Carry out audits to comply with cross infection, surgery checks and medical histories.
• Monitor team members performance and give feedback to the practice manager.
• Carry out stock checks in surgeries.
• Carry out nurse’s meetings, raise any concerns/improvements required and follow this up. Provide any training that may be required.
• Set an example to other team members. If you are free, create tasks such as offering help in other surgeries, helping on reception and carrying out extended duties.
• Check the exterior of the practice each morning and ensure the team member responsible is carrying out the duty to a high standard.
• Feedback improvements both staff and practice related to the practice manager.
• Monitor clinical waste system.
• Be knowledgeable about what standards are expected to comply with CQC regulations and HTM1-05.
• Perform any other tasks as reasonably requested by the Practice Manager or Principals.
• Offer support to the trainee dental nurse and arrange suitable training when needed.
• Chairside support for clinicians.
• Recording of treatment including charting from the dentist’s instructions and other associated clerical work.
• Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments and equipment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £16.00-£17.00 per hour

Licence/Certification

• Valid GDC registration (required)

Work Location: In person