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Job description

What does a dental nurse do? Assists dentist chairside. Maintains impeccable standards of hygiene and cross infection control according to the latest guidelines and following practice procedures and policy. Clean and sterilise instruments. Care for patients during and after treatment. Monitor stock levels for materials and sundries. Accurately record, label and send dental lab work. Maintain and comply with GDC (General Dental Council) registration..

Responsibilities

• Preparing fillings and other materials.
• Providing support and reassurance to the patient.
• Sterilising instruments.
• Processing and filing x-rays.
• Decontamination.
• Maintaining and filing patient records.
• Advising patients on oral hygiene.
• Carrying out stock control.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Ability to work flexibly.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Builds trust and rapport with a wide range of people.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good technical skills.
• Excellent teamwork.
• Prepared to learn and work according to practice guidelines.

Further Information

The Employer is: PATRICK J M MENARY BDS LTD Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity, hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer. Salary: 16-17 £6.40, 18-20 £8.60, 21 plus £11.44 per hour.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 16-24 years old, unemployed, not in education or training and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 90726788.