Qualified Dental Nurse

Howard Finley Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care company is seeking a full-time Dental Nurse in Colchester. This role offers a variety of responsibilities, including supporting procedures, managing patient care, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dental Nurse is essential.
• Familiarity with IRMER regulations is preferred.
• Strong ability to support a team and manage patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians in various dental procedures while ensuring patient comfort.
• Monitor patients throughout sedation processes according to guidelines.
• Maintain patient records and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Clinical efficiency

Decontamination processes

Infection control

Communication

Job description

Job Opportunity: Full-Time Dental Nurse

Location: ColchesterSalary: GBP13+ per hour (this is dependent on experience and how the interview goes)

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist clinicians during general, restorative, surgical, and sedation procedures, ensuring patient comfort and clinical efficiency.

• Monitor patients before, during, and after sedation procedures in accordance with current guidelines and best practice.

• Take, process, and manage dental radiographs (X-rays) in compliance with IRMER regulations.

• Prepare sedation equipment and medication, adhering to safety protocols and regulatory standards.

• Maintain accurate clinical records, sedation logs, and consent documentation.

• Support decontamination and infection control processes, ensuring compliance with CQC and HTM 01-05 standards.

• Provide chairside support for a wide range of dental treatments, including complex and multidisciplinary cases.

• Offer reassurance and guidance to nervous or anxious patients undergoing sedation.

• Ensure all equipment, instruments, and materials are prepared and maintained to a high standard.

• Contribute to a positive, team-focused environment and support the smooth running of the practice.

Please let me know what type of role you are looking for and even if this would not be of interest please do reply and notify me.

Raheim

Howard Finley Care