Dental Nurse ️ Preston, North West England, England
Job description
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CLAYTON BROOK DENTAL
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(Updated listing: May 2022.)
We're looking for 2 new team members: 1 Part-Time (Mon + Fri) and 1 Full-Time Dental Nurse. (Or potentially 2 Part-Time nurses, e.g. working 3-4 days).
Starting late June, early July.
All levels of experience considered. However, our ideal candidate is a GDC registered dental nurse.
Part-Time position to include Mondays and Fridays.
Our small independent 2-surgery dental practice has a reputation for providing excellent service.
Current team consists of 2 part-time dentists, 1 part-time dental therapist; 1 full-time assistant manager/lead receptionist, 1 part-time head nurse (working Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu) and 1 part-time nurse (working Tue, Wed, Thu) and additional support from our sister practice (Bury Dental Centre).
Practice owner has been at the practice since 2009, dental associate 2014. We are currently recruiting for a new dental therapist to replace a departing team member. Assistant manager has been at the practice since 1990. New head nurse started this year, 2023. Part-time dental nurse started as a trainee in 2017.
All team members are GDC registered.
Dental nurses are also expected to be competent at reception and decontamination duties.
Good IT and communication skills essential. We are looking for a competent, confident, caring individual.
Available hours:
Monday 08:45 - 12:30, 13:30 - 17:15 (3.75hrs + 3.75hrs = 7.5hrs)
Tuesday, 08:45 - 12:30, 13:30 - 17:15 (3.75hrs + 3.75hrs = 7.5hrs).
Wednesday, early start 08:15 - 12:30, 13:30 - 17:15 (4.25hrs + 3.75hrs = 8hrs).
Thursday, late night 08:45 - 13:30, 14:30 - 19:15 (4.75hrs + 4.75hrs = 9.5hrs).
Friday, half day 08:45 - 13:45 (5hrs).
Weekly full time hours: 37.5hrs.
Some of these hours are flexible, please discuss your needs we us.
Potentially occasional Saturdays in future.
[Additional weekend hours may be available at our private sister practice Bury Dental Centre, BL9 6AS.]
Our nhs.uk page can be viewed here:
www.nhs.uk/services/dentist/clayton-brook-dental/P22731
Clayton Brook Dental is a long established, family owned dental practice. Current ownership has been in place since 2009.
We are a small mixed practice. Our patient base is generally, very well maintained.
The practice is family orientated and provides routine dental care to approximately 2500 patients. We see a full range of patients from very young children to elderly patients.
The practice is situated south of Preston, within 5 minutes drive from major motorways links M6 (J29), M65 (J2) and M61 (J9). You can find us between Preston, Blackburn, Leyland and Chorley.
Local amenities include: Morrisons Daily (convenience store, newsagent), Post Office, Whittlebrook Pharmacy, Doctor's surgery, fish & chip shop, church, café, hairdresser and barber. Also within 5 min drive are: Esso/ASDA/Subway, local library, Burger King, B&Q, supermarkets: Lidl, ASDA (Clayton Green), Aldi and Sainsbury's (Bamber Bridge).
Uniform and footwear provided by practice. Annual CPD requirements funded by practice. GDC ARF funded by practice after 1st year of service (pro rata).
New enhanced DBS check at start of employment.
HR and H&S support is provided by Citation. Lead dentist is a long time BDA member.
Limited private car parking is available behind the practice (2 spaces).
Pictures and reviews of the practice are available online on our Facebook page and Google Map listing.
www.facebook.com/claytonbrookdental
https://g.page/claytonbrookdental
Our last CQC inspection was October 2015 and our report can be found on the CQC website:
www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-195594437
Clayton Brook Dental has been computerized since 2009. We have five workstations that run the dental software SFD (Systems For Dentists): two at reception, one in each surgery and one in the office. The practice offers digital radiography via a phosphor plate system and a Durr VistaScan Mini x-ray scanner.
Actual salary is negotiable, dependent on ability/experience.
(Trainee Dental Nurse on an approved training course with over 12 months experience: from £7.50/hr.)
(Qualified, GDC registered Dental Nurse: from £10.50/hr.)
(Experienced Dental Nurse with additional duties: from £11.50/hr.)
https://dentistinbury.co.uk
www.instagram.com/burydental
Please apply by sending us your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would be the perfect candidate for this role.
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Good luck.
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(Previous applicants are welcome to reapply).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £10.50-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Preston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Valid GDC registration (preferred)
Work Location: In person
