Details:
- Salary: £12 - 13 - Hour
- Location: Reading Berkshire
- Date: 4 weeks ago
Description:
We are looking for a Dental Nurse Based in Reading With full qualifications and knowledge for this job role.
Pay: £12-£13 Per hour + Weekly Holiday Pay
Contract: Temporary 3 Months
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Ideal Start Date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities:
-Assist the dentist/hygienist/therapist in all clinical procedures, providing chairside assistance.
-Maintain impeccable standards of hygiene and cross infection control, according to the latest guidelines and following practice procedures and policy.
-Prepare instrument trays for procedures.
- Follow all practice procedures and protocols to maintain patient confidentiality
-At the end of the surgical day, ensure the surgery management is adhered to in line with practice procedures and policy.
- Advise the Lead Nurse of any faulty or poorly functioning equipment, so that prompt action can be taken to remedy any defects/problems and ensure service and maintenance at the required frequency.
-Ensure that all the relevant paperwork is completed promptly and accurately and that all client records are updated and maintained, according to practice procedures.
- Maintain Registration and comply with all GDC requirements.
- Assist in managing the appointment book for all clinicians, ensuring that the daily production targets can be met and the booking system is followed and to ensure a smooth delay free workflow for patients or clinicians.
- Build trusting and caring relationships with all patients, and take all reasonable steps to ensure their comfort and retain them as a client. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
-Monitor stock levels for materials and sundries and order/liaise with Lead Nurse on ordering.
- Coordinate with the laboratory on timely dispatch and receipt of work.
-Assist the clinical team and reception team in gaining acceptance for treatment plans from clients and support the practice in gaining testimonials and referrals from clients
-Proactively contribute to regular practice meetings.
Skills & Attitudes:
-Enthusiasm and commitment
-Ability to work flexibly
-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (including a positive and friendly phone manner)
-Excellent listening skills and a calm, empathetic approach to patients
-Dedicated to providing a first class customer service experience
- Builds trust and rapport with a wide range of people
- Good organisational skills
- Good technical skills and knowledge
-Excellent follow-up ability on all tasks
-Ability to work as part of a team, and alone when required
-Good IT skills
- An ability to bring energy and enthusiasm to any situation and always act with honesty and integrity
-A “can-do” attitude, with the desire to learn new skills and take on new challenges
-To be proactive and demonstrate initiative
-Prepared to work according to the practice systems and brand standards
-A professional appearance