Trainee Dental Nurse

Henry Schein; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run private dental practice in Barnstaple is seeking a Trainee Dental Nurse. Candidates should be passionate about dental care and have excellent communication skills. The position offers £14 - £15 an hour, with numerous incentives and opportunities for professional development. Responsibilities include assisting dentists, maintaining patient records, and implementing safety protocols. Applicants must be GDC registered and authorized to work in the UK.

Benefits

Permanent full-time position

Bonuses & incentives for long term employees

Free dental treatments for yourself and discounts for family

Access to free CPD courses

Qualifications

• Personable, highly motivated, friendly, flexible, and organised.
• Committed to ongoing professional development and willing to learn.
• Motivated, ethical individual with strong commitment to quality dental care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cross infection control protocols.
• Assist Dentists with all clinical aspects.
• Prepare dental materials.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time keeping skills

Ability to remain composed in fast-paced environments

Strong attention to detail

Fluent English

Education

GDC Registered

Indemnity Insurance

Up to date Hep B certificate

Tools

iSmile software

Job description

Overview

TRAINEE DENTAL NURSE REQUIRED IN DEVON

A fantastic opportunity to work in a brand new independent, family run private dental practice in Barnstaple, Devon. We are looking for an enthusiastic and patient centred trainee dental nurse who is passionate about their profession, conscientious, organised, punctual, computer literate and has the highest of clinical standards. To Start - August / September (TBC).

What’s on offer

• £14 - £15 an hour depending on experience with future pay rise
• Permanent, full-time position
• Bonuses & incentives for long term employees including sick pay scheme
• Discretionary Free dental treatments for yourself and discount for immediate family members
• Access to excellent dental premises and clinical support to develop your career
• Brand new dental equipment with continuous maintenance and upgrades
• Annual BLS & AED training to all staff
• Access to free CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses to enhance your skills
• On-going support and the opportunity for personal and professional development
• Central location with access to a range of amenities and public transport
• Newly refurbished historical building with 6 new surgeries, a decontamination room, large waiting area, a spacious staff room with kitchen and other facilities
• You will work closely with a team of professionals to ensure that all patients receive the best possible care in a welcoming and comfortable environment
• Dedicated, friendly, loyal and hardworking support team
• Uniform provided
• Support while relocating to the area from another location (within UK or overseas)
• DBS check will be required

Your responsibilities

• Implement/maintain cross infection control protocols to safeguard patient’s well-being
• Adhere to the standards set by the General Dental Council (GDC), including the maintenance of daily and weekly checklists, stock control, waste management, equipment upkeep, and cleaning in accordance with manufacturer guidelines
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of Care Quality Commission (CQC) compliance
• Maintain a friendly and professional demeanour to provide excellent patient care
• Taking patients’ medical histories
• Assisting the Dentists or Hygienist with all clinical aspects within the surgery, including regular cleaning, root canals, surgical extractions, implants and cosmetic dentistry
• Administrative support for patient referrals for surgery or orthodontic work
• Preparing dental materials
• General cleaning duties
• Maintaining accurate patient records and details of consultations
• Ensure strict adherence to clinical and safety protocols by the dental team
• Identify opportunities for improvement and collaborate with the team to implement positive changes
• Keeping up with best practices, new technologies and innovations in the field of dentistry
• The role is a mix of nursing, working in the decontamination suite and covering reception if required
• Reception duties to include high quality reception and administrative duties
• Performing training

Your skills and qualities

• Proven experience as Dental Nurse (not applicable to Trainee Dental Nurse)
• Experienced with iSmile software (not essential, we provide training if required)
• Excellent communication & time keeping skills
• Ability to remain composed and professional in a fast-paced environment
• Up to date Hep B certificate and CPD
• GDC Registered (required)
• Indemnity Insurance (required)
• Motivated, ethical person with strong commitment to providing high-quality dental care
• Personable, highly motivated, friendly, flexible, mature, punctual, reliable and organised
• Committed to ongoing professional development / willing to learn
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also being self-motivated
• Well presented and hard working
• Fluent English (required)
• Authorisation to work in the UK (required)