Qualified Dental Nurse

Focus Resourcing; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Pangbourne is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse to assist in high-quality dental care. The role involves supporting dentists, maintaining equipment, and fostering team collaboration. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, organized, and GDC registered. Previous experience is essential, and those with radiography qualifications are preferred. This is a permanent position with competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and positive approach to work is essential.
• Must be organised and pro-active with a desire to further skills.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork ability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists in high quality dental nursing.
• Maintain surgical areas and equipment.
• Liaise with Practice Manager on administration matters.

Skills

Enthusiastic and positive approach

Organised and pro-active

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Mentoring junior nurses

Passion for dentistry

Willingness to learn new techniques

Education

Previous experience as a Dental Nurse

GDC registration

Radiography and sedation qualifications (advantage)

Job description

Overview

Our client based in Pangbourne is currently recruiting for a qualified Dental Nurse to join their busy and friendly practice. This is a great opportunity to be part of a friendly & innovative organisation.

Details

• Location: Pangbourne
• Job type: Permanent
• Working Hours: Mon - Thurs 8am - 5.15pm, Fri - 8.15am - 4.15pm, Sat - 8.15am - 2.15pm (rota basis every 4-6 weeks; day off in lieu)
• Salary: Dependant on experience

Responsibilities

As the Dental Nurse, you will be responsible for:

• To perform high quality dental nursing whilst assisting the dentists or therapists you have been appointed with, in a safe and effective manner in accordance with the 'Code of Ethics' of the British Association of Dental Nurses and the GDC requirements and recommendations to the dentists and their staff.
• To establish and maintain productive working relationships with all members of the dental team.
• To ensure that the surgical areas and equipment are regularly cleaned and maintained, including aspiration systems and autoclaves, paying all due attention to relevant legal and ethical codes, in addition to the practice policy in respect of cross infection control and Health & Safety.
• To liaise with the Practice Manager on all matters concerning administration, pay and service conditions.

Qualifications

The successful Dental Nurse will have the following related skills / experience:

• An enthusiastic and positive approach to work is essential.
• You must also be organised and pro-active with a real desire to further your skills and qualifications.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are also essential.
• The ideal candidate will need to be organised, efficient and willing to mentor other junior and trainee nurses.
• A passion for dentistry, a willingness to embrace innovative techniques and new ideas and with a desire to further their own skills and qualifications.
• Must have previous experience as a Dental Nurse and be GDC registered.
• Radiography and sedation qualifications would be an advantage but not essential.

For more information, please contact Julie Harding on (phone number removed)