Dental Nurse

Company description

Non-mercury fully private dental practice. Offers wide range of aesthetic dental treatment.

Job description

Employment Duties

To perform high quality dental nursing whilst assisting each dentist, hygienist and therapist in all dental procedures 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 dentists and their staff. The performance of these duties is under the supervision and reasonable directions of the Principal, dentist or dental nurse made known from time to time as appropriate.

To establish and maintain productive working relationships with all members of the dental team

To liaise with the Practice Manager on all matters concerning administration and service conditions

To assist at the reception and perform other clerical duties if required

To take reasonable care for her/his own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by her/his acts or omissions at work

Key Tasks

Set-up and prepare the surgery for the type of patient and treatment planned before the start of each session

Clean and sterilise all equipment and working surfaces to the required standards at the end of each session

Prepare the necessary materials and instruments

Ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste

Process, mount and store dental radiographs and assist in the correct procedure for dental radiography

Maintain and clean radiograph processing unit

Provide patients with necessary future appointments, record any referrals on the system, take payments if needed.

Escort patients from the waiting room to the surgery, confirming the medical history is up-to-date and warning the dentist [hygienist/therapist] of any problems that he/she has noted

Provide clinical assistance to the dentist [hygienist/therapist] while treating the patient, acting under his/her supervision

Continually interpret the needs of patients and dentists [hygienists/therapists] and deal with them promptly and efficiently

Assist the dentist [hygienist/therapist] in the completion of patient records

Monitor and maintain stocks within dental surgery as necessary, informing the Practice Manager and liaising with the dentists [hygienists/therapists] over necessary orders and warning of any shortages of materials in the stores

Follow all practice policies and procedures

Obey all dental ethical guidelines including all rules on confidentiality

Ensure that all necessary laboratory work is returned and ready for each session

Fulfil all clerical and administrative duties as required by the Principal

Report equipment failures or breakages to the Practice Manager

Identify your training and development needs and undertake appropriate training as required and agreed with the Practice Manager and the Principal

Perform any other tasks are reasonably requested by the Principal

Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm, Apprenticeship, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 9 per week

Salary: From £10.42 per hour

Experience:

• Dental Occupations: 1 year (preferred)
• Dental assisting: 1 year (preferred)
• Dental Nursing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Valid GDC registration (preferred)

Work Location: In person