Job Description

We are keen to have a fully

Qualified Head Dental Nurse

to join and lead our friendly team in Gloucester!

We are fully private practice using a fully computerised dental system with SOE software and digital x-rays.

Job title:

Head Dental Nurse

Salary:

Depending on experience.

Hours:

Full time: 39 hours per week

Location:

Gloucester

Norfolk House is a highly reputable, modern, dental practice.

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.

Why work for us?:

Growth and advancement opportunities (we currently offer Implants, Sedation and Special interest Endodontics's) Additional training Work with a fantastic team Employee pension scheme GDC and Indemnity paid Perk box Extra day off for birthday On site car park Uniform provided Companies events such as summer BBQ's & Christmas parties Employee of the month prize Friendly, supportive team Yearly cost of living pay increases

Key responsibilities & duties:

Patient Care

Greet and care for all patients within your care in a polite and courteous manner at all times Provide a comfortable, clean and uncluttered environment for patients Always be aware of patient confidentiality and data protection Inform reception of any reason for delays Ensure patients receive all necessary paperwork and that all forms are signed and dated correctly Be fully familiar with all emergency & evacuation procedures Promote a professional image of the company at all times The dental nurse must remain in surgery, ensuring that dentists are chaperoned at all times when treating a patient unless a clinical duty such as taking radiographs dictates Wear the correct clean uniform and maintain a professional appearance at all times while working with patients Maintain awareness of new developments and dental techniques

People

Provide support to dentists and other team members Encourage effective teamwork Liaise closely with reception to ensure maximum efficiency within their surgery Work closely with the dentist in a professional and appropriate manner Carry out reception and administrative tasks where required

Clinical

Assist the patient into surgery, settle them in the chair and prepare them for treatment Provide the patient with personal protective equipment Produce instruments and materials as necessary during treatment Provide chairside assistance during all dental procedures Ensure all lab work is checked and available prior to patients arrival Develop and file all x-rays, whilst adhering to the relevant safety procedures Maintain a clean environment during surgery, cleaning and sterilising instruments after each patient. Adhere to the Company policy on cross infection Dispose of all clinical waste in a manner compliant with current regulations Escort the patient from the surgery and when necessary to the reception area Maintain and clean all equipment as per the manufacturer's instructions Use the checklists provided outlining a schedule of daily and weekly tasks Switch equipment on in the morning and ensure it is switched off again at the end of each working session Ensure that adequate stocks of expendable drugs, materials and instruments are available Ensure that all equipment faults are reported promptly to the Practice Manager Immediately report any breach of cross infection controls or bad practice to the Practice Manager

Business Focus

Be aware of the Company business strategy Provide optimum use of all surgery time Maintain equipment and adopt efficient use of materials Proactively sell consumables in the Practice When required, take payment from patients in line with Company policy

Environment

Ensure waiting areas, corridors, stairs and immediate external areas are kept tidy and free of hazards in line with Health & Safety requirements Remove waste regularly Be vigilant and always report any problem or concerns to the Practice Manager immediately

Work experience and skills:

A friendly, courteous and welcoming disposition Good verbal and written communication skills Excellent telephone manner Experience of working within a surgery environment Undertakes CPD in line with GDC guidelines
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Gloucestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Dental Nursing: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Valid GDC registration (required)
Reference ID: Head Dental Nurse

IND002

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Head Dental Nurse