Westwood Dental Practice, 29 London Road, Langley, Berkshire SL3 7RP
Our ideal candidate is someone who has the dedication drive and ambition to succeed and has a hunger to progress. You will need to understand the responsibility of the role and the commitment that working in the Dental Health Industry requires. As a trainee dental nurse you will be required to complete either a dental apprenticeship such as NVQ Level 3 or to undertake the NEBDN Dental Nurse Training Course and achieve a pass at the end of the course (or other equivalent recognised course). Government Apprenticeship Schemes may be offered if the suitable candidate fulfils the criteria set by the Government for these specific schemes. This is a commitment that you need to understand and be prepared for. On successful completion of the course and the recognised certification, you will then need to become registered as a Dental Nurse with the GDC (General Dental Council) this responsibility must be maintained annually along with a annual fee set by the GDC. Your ongoing registration is reliant on your CPD (Continued Professional Development) and fulfilling the requirements with the GDC.
Ongoing CPD is mandatory for all qualified dental nurses. The applicant should be confident in presenting themselves, have excellent communication skills and be a confident speaker, be able to liaise confidently with patients and be willing to go the extra mile to ensure all our patients are given a 5-star service that we pride ourselves in doing. Be reliable and understand the commitment and discipline that a full time employed position entails. Meeting deadlines, being conscientious, forward thinking and working with targets is an essential part of the role. The ability to use your own initiative, ensuring that our protocols, policies, and practice standards are complied with. Previous customer service industry or nursing experience is preferred but not essential, full training for the right candidate will be provided.
Dental Nurses are required to assist chairside during all general dental procedures and specialist cosmetic, restorative and implant procedures being chairside with the clinician. Responsible for the daily cross-infection control & decontamination duties following our strict CQC (Care Quality Commission) protocols and policies. Your role will also involve reception/telephone duties. In-House training and support are provided. DBS, Identity checks and Right to Work are all mandatory.
Please understand that your role is predominantly chairside as a Dental Nurse assisting the Clinician/Hygienist, but this role will also involve some reception duties and other clinical duties and tasks according to the needs of the business. You will be required to work on your own initiative and cover the reception desk competently. A well spoken and written English understanding is essential along with a good level of spelling and grammar when answering telephone calls/taking payments/recording confidential data/computer skills/good telephone manner. Excellent customer service skills will be required.
Working hours are Monday to Friday – 08.30 – 17.30. Alternate Saturdays will be required (non negotiable 2/4). 8.30 -14.00.
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If no vacancies are available, we may keep any suitable CV’s on file for future reference.
Trainee & Qualified salaries are competitive.
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