Dental Nurse London, England
Job description
Company description
Non-mercury fully private dental practice. Offers wide range of aesthetic dental treatment.
Job description
Employment Duties
To perform high quality dental nursing whilst assisting each dentist, hygienist and therapist in all dental procedures in a safe and effective manner in accordance with the ‘Code of Ethics’ of the British Association of Dental Nurses and the GDC requirements and recommendations to dentists and their staff. The performance of these duties is under the supervision and reasonable directions of the Principal, dentist or dental nurse made known from time to time as appropriate.
To establish and maintain productive working relationships with all members of the dental team
To liaise with the Practice Manager on all matters concerning administration and service conditions
To assist at the reception and perform other clerical duties if required
To take reasonable care for her/his own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by her/his acts or omissions at work
Key Tasks
Set-up and prepare the surgery for the type of patient and treatment planned before the start of each session
Clean and sterilise all equipment and working surfaces to the required standards at the end of each session
Prepare the necessary materials and instruments
Ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste
Process, mount and store dental radiographs and assist in the correct procedure for dental radiography
Maintain and clean radiograph processing unit
Provide patients with necessary future appointments, record any referrals on the system, take payments if needed.
Escort patients from the waiting room to the surgery, confirming the medical history is up-to-date and warning the dentist [hygienist/therapist] of any problems that he/she has noted
Provide clinical assistance to the dentist [hygienist/therapist] while treating the patient, acting under his/her supervision
Continually interpret the needs of patients and dentists [hygienists/therapists] and deal with them promptly and efficiently
Assist the dentist [hygienist/therapist] in the completion of patient records
Monitor and maintain stocks within dental surgery as necessary, informing the Practice Manager and liaising with the dentists [hygienists/therapists] over necessary orders and warning of any shortages of materials in the stores
Follow all practice policies and procedures
Obey all dental ethical guidelines including all rules on confidentiality
Ensure that all necessary laboratory work is returned and ready for each session
Fulfil all clerical and administrative duties as required by the Principal
Report equipment failures or breakages to the Practice Manager
Identify your training and development needs and undertake appropriate training as required and agreed with the Practice Manager and the Principal
Perform any other tasks are reasonably requested by the Principal
Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm, Apprenticeship, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 9 per week
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Experience:
- Dental Occupations: 1 year (preferred)
- Dental assisting: 1 year (preferred)
- Dental Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Valid GDC registration (preferred)
Work Location: In person
