Dental Nurse/Receptionist

Job Overview
We are seeking a friendly and organised Dental nurse to join our non corporate family dental practice. The successful candidate will support the dentist providing a high standard of dental care and helping to relax the patients. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a professional healthcare environment, providing exceptional service to our patients while supporting the smooth operation of the practice. It would particularly suit someone who would like to combine part time work with a family

Duties
• Greet patients warmly and professionally in the surgery
• Provide chairside support for the clinician
• Disinfection and decontamination of surgeries and dental equipment
• Manage appointment scheduling and cancellations efficiently using IT systems
• Answer phone calls and respond to patient enquiries with clear communication skills
• Maintain accurate patient records and update information as necessary
• Assist with patient care coordination
• Handle administrative tasks such as processing payments , audit
• Support the dental team with administrative support as required

Qualifications
• Diploma in dental nursing Level 3 / NEBDN or equivalent
• GDC registration
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of IT systems and software
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to provide compassionate patient care and maintain confidentiality
• Good understanding of basic nursing principles
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy environment

This position is paid and offers an engaging environment where your organisational skills and friendly demeanour will contribute significantly to patient satisfaction. We welcome applications from candidates eager to develop their career within dental healthcare. The number of hours can be flexible but the days required include Monday and Friday Pay will depend on experience

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 13.5 – 28 per week

Work Location: In person