£28000–£35000 yearly
Full-time
Ipswich
Job Title: Dental Nurse Location: Ipswich Job Type: Full-time / Part-time Salary: £ 28000 - £35000 Job Summary: We are looking for a qualified, enthusiastic and experienced Dental Nurse to join our friendly and professional team. The ideal candidate will support clinical staff in delivering high-quality dental care to patients, ensuring that the surgery is well-prepared, infection control protocols are followed, and patients are made to feel at ease throughout their visit. Key Responsibilities: • Provide chair-side support to dentists, hygienists, and therapists, • Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials in advance of procedures, • Follow and enforce infection control policies and decontamination procedures, • Accurately update patient records and charts, • Mix dental materials and assist with impressions, X-rays, and scans, • Provide reassurance and care to patients before, during, and after treatment, • Manage lab work, stock levels, and general administrative duties, • Assist in medical emergency procedures when required, • Maintain up-to-date knowledge through CPD and training Requirements: • NEBDN National Diploma or equivalent dental nursing qualification, • Current registration with the General Dental Council (GDC), • Minimum 3yrs of experience with GOOD Portfolio on all areas of private treatment., • Strong understanding of cross-infection and HTM 01-05 standards, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, • Ability to work well within a team and under pressure, • Commitment to patient care and confidentiality Desirable: • Additional qualifications in dental radiography, oral health education, sedation, or implant nursing, • Experience using dental software (e.g., SOE, R4, Dentally, Exact), • Previous experience in private practice settings
