Dental Nurse

Dental Nurse

Location: South Lanarkshire area
Salary: £13.00–£15.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Full-time

Nurse Seekers are currently recruiting on behalf of an independent dental practice for a Dental Nurse with Reception Duties to join their friendly and supportive team.

This is a varied position combining chairside dental nursing, surgery preparation and reception duties, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys patient contact and wants to develop their career within dentistry.

Previous dental nursing experience and GDC registration are essential..

Key Benefits

£13.00–£15.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualificationsFull-time, 37.5 hours per weekNo GDC registration required initiallyFull training and ongoing supportGDC fees covered following registrationPension schemeFree on-site parkingUniform providedCPD supportTraining and development opportunitiesSupport towards further qualifications where appropriate28 days' annual leave including bank holidays

The Role

Clinical & Chairside Duties

Providing chairside assistance during dental appointmentsPreparing surgeries for proceduresMaintaining high standards of cross-infection controlCleaning and sterilising instrumentsMonitoring and replenishing clinical stockEnsuring surgeries are fully prepared for patients

Reception Duties

Booking and managing patient appointmentsSupporting the smooth running of the practice diaryResponding to patient queries in a friendly and professional mannerMaintaining accurate patient recordsSupporting the general administration of the practice

Patient Care

Providing a welcoming, calm and professional experience for patientsCommunicating effectively with patients and colleaguesSupporting the smooth day-to-day running of the practice

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The exact working pattern will be discussed during the recruitment process.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally be:

Friendly, reliable and patient-focusedA confident communicatorOrganised and able to manage multiple tasksComfortable using computersWilling to learn and follow practice proceduresProfessional and approachableKeen to develop their skills within dentistry

Experience using SOE, Exact or similar dental software would be advantageous but is not essential.

If you're looking for a varied dental role with the opportunity to develop your skills across both nursing and reception, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Apply Now

Nurse Seekers are managing the recruitment process for this position.

If you're interested in finding out more or would like to apply, please get in touch with the Nurse Seekers team.