*Qualified/trainee dental nurse required*
A fantastic opportunity has become available for a motivated individual to work with our highly trained team in our dental practice based in Barnoldswick. We are a beautiful, 3 surgery, busy, predominantly private with a small NHS contract practice. We offer a wide range of services from Whitening to implants.
*Hours: *Full or part time vacancies avaliable.
*Key responsibilities & duties:*
* 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
*Company Benefits*
* Competitive salary
* Core CPD organised by the practice
* Support of a well-established friendly team
* Employee of the month rewards
* Social events including summer and Christmas parties
* Birthday Day
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Experience:
* Dental Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Valid GDC registration (preferred)
Work Location: In person
