We are looking for experienced, qualified dental nurses to join our established team at our growing Chichester practice.
If you are a brilliant dental nurse with reception experience, then this opportunity is for you!
The role is a dual-position and includes working on Front of House as a Nurse-Receptionist for part of the working week. You will gain a great understanding of how the entire practice is run and have the chance to meet all our amazing and lovely patients. We use SOE Exact, so experience using this would be an advantage, but training will be provided.
It is an exciting time for our us and you, as we are in the process of expanding the practice. There will be lots of opportunities for career advancement and specific training. We have a dedicated Perio-Specialist, and we also do complex oral surgery and place Implants. We have a digital scanner, and both our Practice Managers are Qualified Dental Nurses, so we fully understand the complexities of being a nurse and running a busy surgery!
Our opening hours are from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, with some Saturdays, and our practice is based inside Sainsbury’s with free parking. The Saturday shifts are agreed ahead, and the Rota is shared out equally among us.
The working day is from 8am to 6pm, with a paid lunchbreak (10 hours paid per 9-hour shift)
If you need any further information or would like to visit the practice, please contact us on (01903) 373002.
Positions required: Part time and Full Time
2-3 days per week (20-30 hrs)
3-4 days per week (30-40 hrs)
The role and various days required with occasional Saturday shifts, to be discussed at interview.
Hourly rate of pay: £11-£14 per hour – depending on experience
Essential skills and qualifications:
-GDC Registration
-Proof of necessary vaccinations: Hep B
-Up to date CPD cycle
-Fluent written and spoken English.
-Correct Proof of Right to Work in the UK.
-Knowledge of and able to follow the GDC Standards/Principles, CQC Fundamental Standard, practice policies and procedures at all times. To establish and maintain high standards throughout the practice ensuring full compliance with all regulations.
-Experience in using SOE Exact
-Assisting patients at the desk, booking appointments, taking payments and answering the phone
-To be thorough with your duties to ensure the smooth running of the practice and take ownership of your tasks to make sure they are completed in an accurate and timely fashion.
-To have a smart and professional appearance at all times, having a positive manner and observing patient confidentiality on all occasions
-Maintain all clinical areas and equipment to a high standard, following manufacturer’s guidelines and reporting where necessary.
-Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities.
-Attend update training for all core CPD requirements to include medical emergencies, safeguarding and infection control.
-Manage stock effectively and support stock takes as and when necessary.
-Ensure audits, logs, risk assessments are all accurate and completed in a timely manner.
-Dealing with nervous patients in a sympathetic and kind manner.
-Desired skills and qualifications
-Qualified Nurse with reception experience
-Provide chair-side assistance, and assist the dentist with clinical records as directed, ensuring a smooth and efficient running of the surgery.
-Work at other practice locations from time to time if necessary.
-The ability & confidence to market our products and services in a face-to-face situation.
-Assisting and supporting our enthusiastic trainee nurses
We Offer:
-A friendly, supportive working environment, discounted treatments, regular team meetings, company outings and events.
-Paid GDC Membership (paid in arrears for each full year employed)
-Paid Nurses Indemnity Insurance – Provided by AGEAS
-Core CPD Training sessions provided
-Planned Working Rota – you can easily see your shifts and pick up Open Shifts for Over-time.
Travel requirements:
-Good Commute distance from Worthing / Bognor / Chichester area.
-Free Parking at Sainsburys Superstore (which is highly convenient for any household shopping and has a lovely Café!).
Chichester Train Station is 15-minute walk away – even quicker on a bike!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £11.00-£14.00 per hour
Schedule: 10 hour shifts