We are keen to have a fully *Qualified Dental Nurse* to join our friendly, fantastic team in *Malvern, Worcestershire*!
We are a fully private practice using a fully computerised dental system with SOE software and digital x-rays. We’re proud to hold the title of *best patient care in the private dentistry awards 2020.*
*Qualified Dental Nurse
*Salary:* Depending on experience.
*Hours: *Part-time, Monday, Friday, and one Saturday a month.
*Location:* Beacon Dental Care, Malvern, Worcestershire
*Growth and advancement opportunities (we currently offer Implants and Sedation)
* Additional training
* Employee pension scheme
* Extra day off for birthday
* Free car parking
* Uniform provided
* Companies events such as summer BBQ's & Christmas parties
* Employee of the month prize
* Yearly cost of living pay increases
*Always be aware of patient confidentiality and data protection
* The dental nurse must remain in surgery, ensuring that dentists are chaperoned at all times when treating a patient unless a clinical duty such as taking radiographs dictates
* Maintain awareness of new developments and dental techniques
_*Liaise closely with reception to ensure maximum efficiency within their surgery
* Assist the patient into surgery, settle them in the chair and prepare them for treatment
* Provide chairside assistance during all dental procedures
* Maintain a clean environment during surgery, cleaning and sterilising instruments after each patient.
* Adhere to the Company policy on cross infection
* Dispose of all clinical waste in a manner compliant with current regulations
* Escort the patient from the surgery and when necessary to the reception area
* Switch equipment on in the morning and ensure it is switched off again at the end of each working session
* Immediately report any breach of cross infection controls or bad practice to the Practice Manager
_*Provide optimum use of all surgery time
* When required, take payment from patients in line with Company policy
_*Ensure waiting areas, corridors, stairs and immediate external areas are kept tidy and free of hazards in line with Health & Safety requirements
* Remove waste regularly
* Be vigilant and always report any problem or concerns to the Practice Manager immediately
*Work experience and skills:*
* Excellent telephone manner
* Experience of working within a surgery environment
* Academic or trade qualification:*
* Dental Nursing NVQ level 3 or equivalent
* Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
Day shift
* Weekend availability
Dental Nursing: 1 year (required)