Trainee Dental Nurse

Job title: Trainee/apprentice Dental Nurse

Employed or self-employed: Employed

Salary: To be discussed

Hours: Wednesday 0815 - 1800, Thursday 0815 - 1700, Friday 815 - 16.00

Norfolk House is a privately owned dental practice established over 100 years ago, located on London Road, Gloucester, in a large house that has recently been completely refurbished. We are well regarded for our high standards of excellent patient care, offering both general and cosmetic dentistry for private patients.
Wisdom teeth and Minor Oral Surgery
Facial Treatments
Facilities designed for Comfort and Convenience
Spacious Car Park
Modern IT Systems for simplicity and speed
Patient Promotional Offers & Product Sales
Special Terms for Children and Students
The practice is fully computerised (SOE software), digital radiographs.

Specialisms:
Endodontics
Implants
Sedation

Key responsibilities & duties:
Develop competence across a wide range of dental chairside support procedures.
Develop knowledge of a wide range of practical treatment procedures and the relevant support necessary to ensure effective outcomes.
Develop competence in the manipulation and application of dental materials across a wide range of dental treatment procedures.
Develop a comprehensive knowledge and application of a wide range of dental instruments and other relevant equipment necessary during preparation for treatment procedures.
Learn to prepare individual treatment rooms for a wide range of dental procedures.
Develop and demonstrate competence in decontamination and sterilisation of medical and dental devices within clinical and non-clinical environments, ensuring appropriate records are completed.
Be responsible as part of the clinical team for the care of the patient from arrival to completion of treatment.
Under supervision carry out the following: reception duties, answering telephone, meeting and greeting of patients and/or carers, managing appointments, maintenance and upkeep of all patient records and correspondence.

This could be the start of your dental journey that opens up into many different career paths.

If you think you can carry out all the above, you are someone who is chatty, forward thinking and hard working get in touch.

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.
Working towards a Qualification in Dental Nursing - NEBDN or NVQ 3
IT literate, knowledge of the SOE practice management system would be an advantage.

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

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
Additional leave
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Store discount
Schedule:
Day shift

Work Location: In person