Job Description

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a

Qualified Dental Nurse

to join our long-standing family dental practice in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. We are looking for a candidate keen to progress their career who is highly skilled, caring and has a great work ethic to join our friendly team of professionals.

Having been established over 70 years Sandy Lane Dental Practice is a busy and modern practice with 6 surgeries. We are a long-established training practice for both Foundation Dentists and Trainee Nurses as well as encouraging further qualifications for all staff. We have a mixed NHS and private patient base offering a multitude of dental treatments. We are fully computerised, a Denplan provider and a BDA Good Practice member. We have an excellent patient base and reputation in the Northwest as well as being an Urgent Dental Care Practice coordinating services through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pay - dependent upon experience

The Role

Maintaining all clinical areas to a high level and according to practice health and safety and infection control procedures

Using all equipment required to perform routine dental treatment

Provide chairside assistance

Ensure the care and welfare of patients

Accurately completing patient records using SOE EXACT

Handle all substances in accordance with health and safety policies

Be familiar with health and safety rules and guidelines including PPE, COSHH, mercury handling, infection control, waste disposal etc.

Developing and processing digital radiographs

Manage lab work

Control stock levels and items within the surgery

Work in accordance with Data Security and Protection Policies

Work closely with our Practice Manager, Reception Team, colleagues and Referral partners

Attend practice meetings, complete required CPD

Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct

Skills and Experience

Experience and expertise covering all routine dental treatment

Professional attitude to work whilst being confident and empathetic with a friendly and caring attitude.

Ability to work with colleagues of varying experience

IT skills including SOE EXACT and Microsoft Office

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently as well as efficiently with the dentists

Having completed additional qualifications and competencies but not essential

Benefits

Good remuneration

Paid access to CPD and further training as required

Uniform and free onsite parking with easy motorway links

Regular appraisals and career support

Pension scheme

Full funded GDC registration and indemnity

Strong training ethos

Practice social events

Health and wellness programme

Bonus system and opportunity to earn additional holiday allowance

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: dependent upon experience

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 11.00-13.50 per hour

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Company events Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift
Licence/Certification:

Valid GDC registration (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: QN/2025