Head Dental Nurse

A state of the art, stylish and relaxing Dental Practice in the historic market town of Marlborough, Wiltshire. With state-of-the-art facilities, including a CBCT scanner, Trios scanner and microscope, we are able to offer Dental excellence to our existing, new and referred patients.

If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.
We have a large, free onsite carpark and changing rooms with shower facilities available for the team.
With 11 surgeries, 2 of which are dedicated to Hygiene, as well as offering general dentistry, we are able to offer our patients onsite a Specialist Orthodontist, a Specialist Periodontist, a DWSi in Endodontics, implants, IV and inhalation sedation, Invisalign, and a complete smile makeover.
*Employed or self-employed: *Employed
*Salary:*£14.50 per hour
*Hours: * Average 42.17 hours a week. Mon-Fri 8.15am-5.30pm. (To include x1 late surgery a week working from 9.45am-7.00pm and one Saturday a month 8.15am-12.15pm).
*Key responsibilities & duties: *
* Responsibility for overseeing, training and supporting a team of dental nurses.
* Following practice protocols and maintaining excellent infection prevention and control standards
* Working with nurses to undertake and oversee audits and other regulatory tasks
* Undertake CPD in line with GDC guidelines
* Ensure CQC, HTM-01-05, GDC standards and requirements are met
* Assist with the supervision of trainee dental nurses in the practice
* To assist the dentist in note writing, treatment planning and any computer-based work
* Maintain and control stock, equipment and materials
* Typing of referral letters and general administration
* Compile and maintain the nurses rota
*Work experience and skills:*
* The ability to keep calm and work methodically.
* A caring and sympathetic nature
* Exceptional listening skills and a calm, empathetic approach to patients, team members and clinicians to help build rapport.
* A smart appearance and professional attitude
* An ability to work under pressure in a busy team environment
* Motivated, friendly, flexible, punctual and organised.
*Specialisms we offer: *
* Endodontics
* Implants
* Periodontics
* Sedation
*Company benefits:*
* Competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* GDC and indemnity paid
* Core CPD organised by the practice
* Perk-box membership- employee discount scheme
* Extra day off for Birthday
* Support of a well-established friendly team
* Annual cost of living wage increase
* Employee of the month rewards
* Social events including summer and Christmas parties
* On site parking
* Further training courses i.e. sedation and radiography
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £31,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Dental Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Valid GDC registration (preferred)
Work Location: In person