Head Dental Nurse

A state of the art, stylish and relaxing Dental Practice in the historic market town of Marlborough, Wiltshire. With state-of-the-art facilities, including a CBCT scanner, Trios scanner and microscope, we are able to offer Dental excellence to our existing, new and referred patients.

We have a large, free onsite carpark and changing rooms with shower facilities available for the team.

With 11 surgeries, 2 of which are dedicated to Hygiene, as well as offering general dentistry, we are able to offer our patients onsite a Specialist Orthodontist, a Specialist Periodontist, a DWSi in Endodontics, implants, IV and inhalation sedation, Invisalign, and a complete smile makeover.

Employed or self-employed: Employed

Salary: £14.50 per hour

Hours: Average 42.17 hours a week. Mon-Fri 8.15am-5.30pm. (To include x1 late surgery a week working from 9.45am-7.00pm and one Saturday a month 8.15am-12.15pm).

Key responsibilities & duties:
Responsibility for overseeing, training and supporting a team of dental nurses.
Following practice protocols and maintaining excellent infection prevention and control standards
Working with nurses to undertake and oversee audits and other regulatory tasks
Undertake CPD in line with GDC guidelines
Ensure CQC, HTM-01-05, GDC standards and requirements are met
Assist with the supervision of trainee dental nurses in the practice
To assist the dentist in note writing, treatment planning and any computer-based work
Maintain and control stock, equipment and materials
Typing of referral letters and general administration
Compile and maintain the nurses rota

Work experience and skills:
The ability to keep calm and work methodically.
A caring and sympathetic nature
Exceptional listening skills and a calm, empathetic approach to patients, team members and clinicians to help build rapport.
A smart appearance and professional attitude
An ability to work under pressure in a busy team environment
Motivated, friendly, flexible, punctual and organised.

Specialisms we offer:
Endodontics
Implants
Periodontics
Sedation

Company benefits:
Competitive salary
Company pension scheme
GDC and indemnity paid
Core CPD organised by the practice
Perk-box membership- employee discount scheme
Extra day off for Birthday
Support of a well-established friendly team
Annual cost of living wage increase
Employee of the month rewards
Social events including summer and Christmas parties
On site parking
Further training courses i.e. sedation and radiography

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £31,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Experience:
Dental Nursing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
Valid GDC registration (preferred)

Work Location: In person