Qualified Dental Nurse

Are you a Dental Nurse ready to take on a fulfilling role in a dynamic and forward thinking family run practice? At Greenacre Orthodontics we are looking for a dedicated, organised individual with exceptional communication skills and a keen eye for detail to join our team as a Dental Nurse. This is an opportunity to showcase your current skills and develop new skills .

No previous orthodontic nursing experience is needed, training will be provided. We have nurses who have previously transitioned over from general dentistry to Orthodontics.

Greenacre Orthodontics is an accredited North Wales Training academy practice. There are excellent opportunities for career progression. If necessary, the successful candidate will be supported to obtain further qualifications and experience. We are currently supporting one nurse to obtain their orthodontic nursing qualification . We have supported our current nurse team members in developing and using additional skills, such as impression taking and radiography. We run an impression taking course worth £180 that our nurses can attend for free.

The clinical team consists of three consultant orthodontists, two specialist orthodontists and three orthodontic therapists . We have an excellent case mix and use a range of appliances including Invisalign, metal and ceramic braces. We have a fully computerised set-up , including an intra-oral scanner .

Sustainability isn't just a buzzword for us; it's a practice. Our efforts have been acknowledged through achieving the Greener Primary Care Wales Gold award 2023 , and, we were finalists in the Private Dentistry Awards 2023 , highlighting our dedication to being an eco-friendly practice. There is ample outdoor space for staff to enjoy, particularly in the summer months.

Part time / full time. There will be a requirement for periodic evening and Saturday sessions.
Salary dependant on experience - from £12.50/hour - negotiable depending on experience

The practice is located a 20 minute drive from the centre of Chester or an 8 minute train journey from Chester train station to our nearest station (an 8 minutes walk from the practice)! There is free, on site parking for staff, we have a team member of the month award , team building events and several practice social events in the calendar year, including evenings out .

We provide free online CPD platform access for ease of completion of CPD.

Requirements:

Essential skills and experience
Qualified Dental Nurse
CQC / HIW compliance
Cross infection control leadership
Excellent communication skills
Audit
Immunisations including Hep B immunisation
Capable of working under pressure
Up to date CPD
Enhanced DBS
Enthusiastic with an appetite to learn and develop new skills
Caring personality with excellent communication skills

If you have a passion for patient care, a commitment to quality, we would love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From £12.50 per hour

Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Work Location: In person