Qualified Dental Nurse

Resourcing Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Resourcing Group in Pangbourne is assisting a busy dental practice to recruit a qualified Dental Nurse for a permanent, on-site role. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities to develop skills.

You will provide high quality dental nursing, assist dentists, and ensure infection control standards are met. GDC registration is essential; radiography and sedation qualifications would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• GDC registration is essential.
• Experience as a Dental Nurse is required.
• Willingness to mentor junior nurses and support staff.
• Strong communication and teamwork are required.
• Adherence to infection control standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality dental nursing and assist dentists/therapists.
• Maintain sterile environments and cross-infection control procedures.
• Liaise with Practice Manager on administration, pay and conditions.
• Support and mentor junior and trainee nurses as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Organised

Pro-active

Education

GDC registered

Job description

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.

• Location: Pangbourne
• Job type: Permanent
• Working Hours: Mon - Thurs 8am - 5.15pm, Fri - 8.15am - 4.15pm, Sat - 8.15am - 2.15pm (this is on a rota basis so will be every 4-6 weeks and you will receive a day off in lieu)
• Salary: Dependant on experience

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.

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.