Dental Nurse (Saturday)

MUST BE GDC REGISTERED/Trainee may be considered based on experience

Responsibilities

• 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' instructions.
• Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order.
• Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available.
• Ensure the care and welfare of patients.
• Accurately complete patient record charting and clinical records as directed.
• Develop and file radiographs and change radiographic solutions as directed.
• Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received and fitted.
• Organise stock supplies and control (ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgeries).
• Order (with your line manager's authorisation) new stock supplies as necessary.
• Ensure computer & written records are accurately maintained and securely stored.
• Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records.
• Keep the surgeries clean and tidy.
• Attend and participate in practice meetings.
• Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities.
• Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR.
• Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct.
• Deputise for the practice owner.
• Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice (including the duties and tasks of receptionist as required).

Health and Safety

• Ensure practice compliance with Health and Safety requirements.
• Handle all substances in accordance with Health and Safety policies.
• Be familiar and comply with all Health and Safety rules and guidance, including PPE, COSHH, Mercury handling, infection control, waste disposal, etc.

You may be required to carry out any other duties considered to be within your skill and competence to assist the smooth running of the practice and facilitate the treatment of patients, when it is considered necessary/appropriate by management.

Job Types

Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay

£11.45-£15.00 per hour

Expected hours

8 per week

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Ability to Commute/Relocate

• Newbury RG14 1BD: 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

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