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Qualified Dental Nurse – Private Dental Practice, Romford We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and proactive Dental Nurse to join our friendly private dental practice in Romford. We are looking for someone with at least 1 year’s dental nursing experience. The role includes: • Chairside support for dentists and hygienists, • Preparing and setting up surgeries, • Decontamination and infection control, • Stock management and surgery maintenance, • Assisting with radiographs where qualified, • Supporting patients and maintaining excellent patient care, • Laboratory work and appointment coordination, • Working as part of the decontamination rota We are looking for someone who is: • Who has at least 1 year’s Qualified dental experience, • Friendly, approachable and professional, • Enthusiastic and passionate about dentistry, • A good communicator and team player, • Able to work independently and use their own initiative, • SOE experience preferred Desirable but not essential: Implant experience, sedation training and radiography qualifications. Hours: 29 hours Full time, Monday–Friday with one weekday off Saturday: 1 Saturday per month Pay Range: depending on experience If you are enthusiastic, reliable and looking to join a friendly and supportive private practice, we would love to hear from you.

Role Overview The Harrow Dental Practice Ltd is seeking a qualified and dedicated Dentist to join our established dental practice in Hornchurch, Essex. Our practice provides a comprehensive range of NHS and private dental services, including general dentistry, preventive care, restorative dentistry, cosmetic treatments and dental implants. We are committed to delivering high-quality dental care tailored to the individual needs of our patients. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive dental examinations, diagnosing oral health conditions, developing appropriate treatment plans and delivering a wide range of general and restorative dental treatments. The role involves managing patients' ongoing dental care, promoting preventive dentistry and working closely with our experienced team of dentists, dental hygienists and dental nurses. We are looking for a dentist with excellent clinical skills, sound professional judgement and a strong commitment to patient care, who can contribute to maintaining the high clinical standards and reputation of our practice. Duties • Conduct comprehensive dental examinations, assess patients' oral health and diagnose dental conditions, including tooth decay, periodontal disease and other oral health problems., • Develop and implement individual treatment plans based on patients' clinical needs, medical histories and oral health assessments., • Provide a range of general and restorative dental treatments, including fillings, crowns, bridges, root canal treatments, tooth extractions and other appropriate dental procedures., • Interpret dental X-rays and other diagnostic information to support accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning., • Deliver preventive dental care and provide patients with professional advice on oral hygiene, dietary habits and maintaining long-term oral health., • Assess and manage patients presenting with dental pain, infections and other dental emergencies, providing appropriate treatment or referrals where necessary., • Explain diagnoses, treatment options, associated risks and costs to patients, ensuring informed consent is obtained before treatment., • Monitor patients' progress following treatment and arrange appropriate follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of care., • Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records, including examination findings, diagnoses, treatment plans and procedures undertaken., • Work closely with dental hygienists, dental nurses and other dental professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure the effective delivery of dental services., • Identify cases requiring specialist dental treatment and arrange appropriate referrals for orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery or dental implants., • Ensure all clinical procedures comply with General Dental Council (GDC) standards, Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements, infection prevention and control procedures, and relevant health and safety regulations., • Keep up to date with developments in dentistry and participate in continuing professional development to maintain and improve clinical knowledge and skills. Who Are We Looking For • A recognised degree in Dentistry (BDS, DDS or equivalent)., • Current registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) and eligibility to practise dentistry in the UK., • Relevant clinical experience in general dentistry, including dental examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning and restorative dental procedures., • Experience in providing both NHS and private dental treatments would be desirable., • Strong clinical judgement and the ability to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred dental care., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain dental procedures and treatment options clearly to patients., • A compassionate and professional approach to patient care, particularly when treating anxious patients or those requiring additional support., • Good organisational skills and the ability to manage patient appointments, treatment plans and clinical records effectively., • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with dental nurses, hygienists and other members of the dental team., • A commitment to maintaining high professional standards, patient confidentiality and continuing professional development.