Qualified or Trainee Dental Nurse Broad Street Dental Practice has an exciting opportunity for a Qualified or Trainee Dental Nurse to join our practice in Whittlesey, 15 minutes outside of Peterborough. We are a busy family practice that has been established for over 40 years. Our experienced staff are renowned for their friendly approach to providing a high standard of care. We are a predominantly private practice, with a small commitment to the NHS. Experience in the dental industry is not essential as we will also be considering applications from school or college leavers (aged 16) who may be interested in a career in dental nursing. We will also be considering applications from qualified nurses who either recently qualified or have further experience working in general practice or other suitable backgrounds. Hours: Part-time with the possibility of an extension to full-time Days: Initially 2-3 days per week Start Date: ASAP A very competitive salary will be offered to the right candidate. The salary will depend on age, experience and additional qualifications, where appropriate to the role. The role of a Dental Nurse will include, but is not limited to: Providing clinical chair-side support to dentists and hygienists Ensuring CQC requirements are met, especially complying to the current COVID-19 restrictions Providing excellent patient care Updating patient records, taking clinical notes Preparing instruments and materials during treatments Setting up decontamination of instruments Stocking up and organising surgeries Processing digital X-rays On occasion, your role may involve reception duties that may include; Greeting patients in a polite and courteous manner at all times Managing the diary by arranging appointments Answering the telephone General administrative duties Reporting and liaising with other staff members The successful candidate must be reliable, organised, have good communication skills, computer literate and keen to learn. Private practice experience would be preferred but is not essential. Why join us? We encourage all our staff to take further steps in their career and are very supportive of this. Broad Street Dental Practice is a pleasant, diverse, respectful and fun workplace. We also perform implants, complex restorative treatments, orthodontics as well general dentistry and offer further training for keen candidates. The practice has had a full renovation in the last two years, is fully computerised, uses digital X-rays and an intra-oral scanner. Our policies and procedures for the running of our service are up to date, as Broad Street Dental Practice is a safe place to work. We offer a contributory pension scheme. Uniform is also provided. GDC registration fees for qualified nurses are paid for. If you are interested please reply to this advert directly. Thank you for reading. Job Type: Part-time Part-time hours: 20-25 hours per week Benefits: Employee discount On-site parking Sick pay