Dental Nurse - Join Our Bespoke Practice at Strawberry Hill Dental Clinic!
Location: Twickenham, London, United Kingdom
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic experienced dental nurse seeking a rewarding career in a close-knit, patient-focused environment? Do you excel in a role where you can contribute to both exceptional clinical care and meticulous regulatory compliance, and thrive in a fast-paced setting?
If so, Strawberry Hill Dental Clinic wants to hear from you!
About Us:
Strawberry Hill Dental Clinic is a welcoming, single-surgery private practice dedicated to providing comprehensive and bespoke, personalised dental care. We pride ourselves on offering tailored treatments, including dental implants, veneers, extractions, and more. We do this while addressing complex conditions like bruxism and TMD. Our commitment is to high-quality care in a comfortable setting. Learn more at https://www.strawberryhill.co.uk.
The Role:
Join our friendly team and play a key role in our small but dynamic practice. You'll assist in a wide range of treatments, including:
- Implant placements
- Surgical extractions
- Cosmetic dentistry (veneers, etc.)
- General dentistry
- Crucially, you'll also be responsible for completing audits and checklists to ensure our compliance with CQC guidelines.
Responsibilities:
As a Dental Nurse, you will:
- Provide chair-side assistance during a variety of bespoke and general treatments, including instrument set-up per appointment.
- Maintain the surgery to the highest standards of cleanliness and infection prevention control.
- Sterilise instruments and equipment.
- Ensure patient comfort and well-being, making sure the patient is well looked after throighout their visit
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Take ownership of completing CQC-required audits and checklists.
Assist with administrative tasks,
- occasionally offering assistance in other areas of the practice such as phone queries and patient scheduling.
Who We're Looking For:
We are looking for a highly experienced and qualified Dental Nurse. The ideal candidate will have:
- A valid Dental Nurse qualification and GDC registration.
- Up to date CPD hours
- A proactive attitude, with a strong desire to learn, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work effectively in a small, dedicated team.
- A commitment to high standards of patient care and confidentiality.
- A meticulous approach to hygiene and infection control.
- Strong organisational skills and diligence for CQC compliance.
- The ability to work well under pressure and respond to patient needs with speed and efficiency.
- Anticipates needs, exercises initiative and makes logical decisions with minimal supervision.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and friendly working environment in our close-knit, single-surgery practice.
- Excellent opportunities for professional development, including exposure to a range of bespoke treatments.
- Mentorship and guidance from our experienced dental team.
- The chance to develop valuable expertise in CQC compliance.
- The opportunity to be a valued member of a practice committed to providing exceptional, personalised dental care.
- Competitive Salary & on the job training.
- Team bonding through occasional outings and celebatory events.
- First Responders ILS training
To Apply:
If you are an experienced dental nurse eager to advance your career at Strawberry Hill Dental Clinic and contribute to our commitment to quality and compliance, we encourage you to apply! Please attach your CV and a covering letter to your application.
We look forward to hearing from you!