Dental Nurse

Auchtermuchty Source: WhatJobs

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At Infinityblu Dental Care and Implant Clinic Auchtermuchty, we pride ourselves on creating a friendly and supportive environment.

Our aim is to support our Dental Nurses in enhancing their careers by encouraging in‑house training. This includes the use of our scanners, implants, chrome implants, and many other innovative treatments and equipment. The guidance provided by experienced dental nurses within our practice, as well as other Infinityblu sites, is invaluable in offering opportunities and career pathways for you to develop and enhance your skills through training.

We are committed to delivering quality care to our patients and enabling our staff to achieve this through digital excellence and high‑tech equipment, which allows our dental teams to perform their work efficiently and effectively.

Join us in our ever‑growing team, where the goal is always to provide the best service with our patients at the heart of the business.

Full training apprenticeship will be provided for any successful trainee candidate.

Apprenticeship wage £12.21. Increase applied on qualifying, post qualifications and role.

Working Pattern

The fixed hours will be 41.25 hours worked Monday to Friday 08.00‑17.15.

Key Responsibilities

Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available
Keep the clinical areas, equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers' instruction
Use our mouth scanner to ensure our patients are given the best experience and record these in patient notes
Prepare the necessary materials and instruments
Meet and greet patients with a friendly and professional manner
Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed on SOE Exact
Continually interpret the needs of the patients and dentist and deal with them promptly and efficiently.
Work within our Front of House team to provide excellent customer service
Take all reasonable methods to ensure patient comfort
Follow all practice policies and procedures.
Observe patient confidentiality at all times
Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery
Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records
Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice – Reception cover when required
Undergo training as may be required to develop your skills and abilities
Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR decontamination and radiology
Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct
Work at other practice locations from time to time as required
Maintain GDC registration
To maintain and increase competence in nursing skills by actively following a programme of continuing professional development.

About You

Is an excellent team player with strong relationship building skills
Has effective communication skills with patients, dentists, and all team members
Has a friendly, helpful demeanour with a ‘can do’ attitude
Is enthusiastic about the practice and treatments on offer
Is punctual and has effective time management skills
Is professional and leads by example
Is honest, trust‑worthy and reliable.
Is presentable, taking care of your appearance and keeping jewellery to a minimum.
Understands the importance of confidentiality regarding patient information
Has exceptional clinical and customer service skills
Is highly organised