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Dental Nurse - TD Nurse

Tewkesbury

Tewkesbury Dental is a well-established Practice based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. We specialize in high quality advanced general dental treatments.

We pride ourselves in being a Dental Practice where people love to work, and our patients love to attend.

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time highly motivated, friendly and reliable GDC Registered Dental Nurse to join our team of experienced dental professionals.

The successful candidate will be required to provide high quality dental nursing whilst assisting each clinician or hygienist in all procedures in a safe and effective manner in accordance with the ‘Code of Ethics’ of the British Association of Dental Nurses and the GDC’s ‘Scope of Practice’. You may also be required to perform Receptionist duties from time to time.

You will be required to work Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and one-half Saturday per month. [There is potential that overtime may be available.]

Key responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and maintain the clinical environment, including the equipment
• Carry out infection prevention and control procedures to prevent physical, chemical and microbiological contamination in the surgery or laboratory
• Record dental charting and oral tissue assessment carried out by other registrants
• Keep full, accurate and contemporaneous patient records and ensure that they are stored securely
• Prepare equipment materials and patients for dental radiography
• Process dental radiographs
• Monitor, support and reassure patients
• Give appropriate patient advice
• Support the patient and your colleagues if there is an emergency
• Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals
• Perform the following additional procedures following appropriate training:
• Perform the following additional procedures on prescription from or under the direction of, another registrant
• Segregate waste in accordance with the practice procedures and ensure its safe disposal
• Liaise with reception over appointments for each patient
• Escort patients from the waiting room to the surgery, confirm the patient’s medical history is up to date and communicate to the dentist (hygienist/therapist) any change in medical history or problems that he/she has noted
• Monitor and maintain stock within the practice as necessary, informing the practice manager and liaising with the dentists (hygienists/therapists) over orders or any shortages of materials
• Follow all professional ethical guidelines including all rules on confidentiality
• Maintain and promote patient confidentiality in relation to patient medical history, details of treatment, financial transactions or any conversation overheard
• Complete laboratory request forms and keep records of all items sent, received and fitted
• Check that all necessary laboratory work is returned and ready for each session

Key benefits:

Free CPD, and indemnity and GDC registration and DBS checks, competitive salary.

If you have an efficient and friendly manner and are passionate about providing excellent patient service, we want to hear from you. If you are interested in finding out more, or applying for this exciting opportunity, please send [a covering letter and your CV by clicking on Apply Now.

If this sounds just the job for you, please do not hesitate to apply, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• GDC registration and certification as a Dental Nurse
• Strong patient care skills with a focus on comfort and support
• Proficient in English for effective communication with patients and staff
• Background in nursing and healthcare practices
• IT skills for managing patient records and scheduling
• Excellent organizational skills to maintain a smooth workflow
• Strong communication skills to interact with diverse patient populations

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits: Employee discount

Schedule: Day shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TewksMarch2025

Closing date for applications: 31/03/2025

Salary: £12.70-£14.00 per hour

Hours Per Week: 30

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