Qualified Dental Nurse

Full/Part time- South Shields.

This is a unique opportunity for you to gain your Sedation Nursing Qualification fully funded by the practice and to further your career.

Competitive salary, dependant upon experience, qualification and commitment.

We are looking for a friendly, caring person to join our team at our NHS dental practice in South Shields. We are large 9 surgery practice and regional referral centre for Sedation and Oral Surgery.

As one of our dental nurses, you’ll be there as vital and reliable chair-side support any gain further training from our specialist and experienced clinicians.

What We Can Offer You

• Strong operational and clinical support.
• Competitive salary, dependent/negotiable on experience.
• On-going development. Opportunity for career progression in the dental field by enrolling on further postgraduate courses, dental therapy and dentistry
• Employer Contributory Pension.
• A happy, friendly and dedicated working environment.

Specific Skills and Key Requirements

• GDC registered (if qualified)
• NVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing/Diploma in Dental Nursing.
• Valid Immunisations (Hep B)
• Maintain a strong emphasis on the patient journey and level of service provided.
• Ability to remain calm in a professional fast paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing clinical chair-side support to the dentist.
• Surgery preparation and decontamination of instruments.
• Reception cover, face to face and over the telephone, arranging appointments if required.
• Maintaining and updating patient records.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person