Qualified Head Dental Nurse
Our Company:
Oradent Dental Care Ashford has a fantastic opportunity for a Qualified Head Dental Nurse to join their friendly and dynamic team. Our intention is to create a career, not just a job.
We pride ourselves in providing an exceptional level of dental care with the help of our friendly, enthusiastic team.
As our practice is growing in size, we are looking for a friendly, patient-focused dental nurse to join our expanding team. Oradent Dental Care treats both NHS and private patients in the local community.
Supporting You:
The successful candidate will be fully supported by the site Practice Manager and site Assistant Manager. In addition to this you will also receive the support of our Operations Team; which currently includes: Operations Director, Business Support Managers, Quality and Compliance Manager, Finance team, HR Team and the Practice Principals & Owners
At Oradent, we feel nurses play a very vital and active role in our patient journey. We want to reward this with opportunities for progression, incentives and training.
Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday,
Shift Pattern: Monday - Saturday, Flexible shift pattern
Full-time role, permanent contract.
The role of a Head Dental Nurse is to work alongside and assist Dentists and Hygienists in the care of patients. With the view to achieve excellent customer service, quality and delivery performance that are in line with company strategy, goals and values.
Overview of Role:
* Lead, mentor and supervise your Dental Nurse Team
* Assist in rota management and Team Meetings
* Be Infection Control Lead
* Stock Management
* Be a champion of delivering CQC standards, audits and assessments
* To provide chairside assistance to all clinicians and the procedures that may involve
* To update patient records keeping in with GDPR policies
* Be familiar with all the dental services we offer and confident to work with different specialists
* Be confident to work with computerised dental systems (training will be given in Dentally)
* Keep full, accurate and contemporaneous patient record when required
* Monitor, support and reassure patients along with giving appropriate patient advice.
* Support the patient and their colleagues if there is a medical emergency.
* Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals.
* Ensure surgeries are well stocked/maintained at all times.
* Follow company policies and procedures at all times.
* Reception and decon cover may be required
Qualifications
* GCSE or equivalent
* GDC Registration
* NVQ level 3 in Dental Nursing (or equivalent)
Desirables
* Qualified Dental Practice Nursing: 2 years (preferred).
* Sedation or Implant Experience/Qualifications
Skills
* Must have strong sense of integrity and strong values
* Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.
* Excellent communication skill and ability to prioritise.
* Able to demonstrate initiative, flexibility and adaptability
* Maintain high standards of patient care
* Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required.
* Deliver high standards of care to our patients
* Commitment to further training and self-development.
Benefits
* Additional Annual leave day for long service
* Company events
* Employee referral reward
* CPD provided by the company.
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Oradent Ashford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Ashford TN23 7SG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Dental Nursing: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Valid GDC registration (required)
Work Location: In person