Location: Bournemouth
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time, Permanent
Our friendly, close-knit dental practice in Bournemouth is actively looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Dental Nurse or Trainee Dental Nurse to join our team.
Whether you are fully qualified and looking for a supportive environment to thrive in, or you have no prior experience but possess a fantastic attitude and want to start a rewarding career, we want to hear from you! We provide full in-house training and excellent career progression for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Chairside Support: Provide high-quality clinical support to our dentists, hygienists, and therapists during patient treatments.
- Surgery Preparation: Set up and prepare treatment rooms, ensuring all necessary materials and instruments are ready and in good working order.
- Infection Control: Maintain, decontaminate, and sterilise equipment, and safely segregate/dispose of clinical waste according to practice policy.
- Patient Care: Warmly escort patients from the waiting room to the surgery, confirm medical histories are up to date, and ensure they feel comfortable.
- Admin & Lab Work: Assist with accurate patient record-keeping, check that required laboratory work is returned before sessions, and liaise with reception regarding appointments.
- Stock Control: Monitor surgery stock levels, communicate shortages, and assist with ordering.
✨ The Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for someone with a positive, "can-do" attitude who thrives in a team environment.
- Someone who takes ownership of their role and supports others
- A positive attitude with a focus on patient care and experience
For Trainees (No Experience Required):
- A genuine enthusiasm to break into the dental industry.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- A flexible, proactive approach to learning on the job.
For Qualified Nurses:
- GDC Registration.
- Experience assisting with radiographs (dependent on training level).
- Strong knowledge of dental ethical guidelines, confidentiality, and compliance.
Benefits & Pay:
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience/qualification)
- Bonus Scheme
- Employee Discount
- Company Events
- Paid Training and Courses
- Career Progression opportunities
Pay: £12.75-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Private dental insurance
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
