Qualified Dental Nurse

Auchtermuchty

Auchtermuchty is looking for a qualified Dental nurse to cover maternity leave with the opportunity to work longer term with Infinityblu Dental Care & Implant Clinic.

At Infinityblu Dental Care and Implant Clinic Auchtermuchty, we pride ourselves on the friendly and supportive environment we have created.

We aim to always deliver the best quality care possible for our patients and enable our staff to deliver that through digital excellence and high-tech equipment to enable our dental teams to carry out their work efficiently and effectively.

We also aim to continuously develop our staff by providing opportunities and career pathways for everyone to develop and enhance their skills through training. Join us in our ever-growing team whose aim is always to provide the best service putting the patients at the heart of the business.

The Job Role:

• Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available
• Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers' instruction
• Use our mouth scanner to ensure our patients are given the best experience and record these in patient notes
• Prepare the necessary materials and instruments
• Meet and greet patients with a friendly and professional manner
• Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed on SOE Exact
• Continually interpret the needs of the patients and dentist and deal with them promptly and efficiently.
• Take all reasonable methods to ensure patient comfort
• Follow all practice policies and procedures.
• Observe patient confidentiality at all times
• Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery
• Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records
• Attend and participate in practice meetings
• Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice – Reception cover when required
• Undergo training as may be required to develop your skills and abilities
• Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR decontamination and radiology
• Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct
• Work at other practice locations from time to time as required
• Maintain GDC registration
• To maintain and increase competence in nursing skills by actively following a programme of continuing professional development.

The role suits an individual who:

• Is an excellent Team player with strong relationship building skills
• Has effective communication skills with patients, dentists, and all team members
• Has a friendly, helpful demeanour with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Is enthusiastic about the practice and treatments on offer
• Is punctual and has effective time management skills
• Is professional and leads by example
• Is honest, trust-worthy and reliable.
• Is presentable, taking care of your appearance and keep jewellery to a minimum.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality regarding patient information
• Has exceptional clinical and customer service skills
• Is highly organised

What we will offer you:

• Private Health Insurance with Vitality Health
• Additional Company Sick pay
• Holidays 28 days per year (prorated if working part time)
• 1 extra days holiday for your birthday
• 1 day off to support your chosen charity
• Monthly Pension Contributions Employee 5% Infinityblu 3%
• GDC Registration paid by Practice
• Indemnity Cover paid by Practice
• Iblu Staff & Family dental discount benefits
• Tech Scheme Discount
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Team days out Biannually
• Training Costs supported (Must be pre-agreed with Management)