Recruitment

See all our current vacancies below.

To apply please send your CV and covering letter to: reception@westwooddental.co.uk

Full Time Trainee Dental Nurse

A great opportunity has arisen and we are looking for a Full Time Trainee Dental Nurse. Someone who wants long term career in Dental Nursing and who is reliable. You will need to take pride in your job role and be enthusiastic to join our well established experienced friendly team. We are a predominately private practice with a strong team work ethic.

Our ideal candidate is someone who has the dedication drive and ambition to succeed and has a hunger to progress. You will need to understand the responsibility of the role and the commitment that working in the Dental Health Industry requires. As a trainee dental nurse you will be required to undertake the NEBDN Dental Nurse Training Course and achieve a pass at the end of the course (or equivalent course). This is a commitment that you need to understand and be prepared for. On completion this involves your becoming registered/and maintaining your registration with the GDC. Ongoing CPD is mandatory for all qualified dental nurses. The applicant should be confident in presenting themselves, excellent communication skills, be able to liaise confidently with patients and be willing to go the extra mile to ensure all our patients are given a 5-star service that we pride ourselves in doing. Meeting deadlines, being conscientious, forward thinking and working with targets is an essential part of the role. The ability to use your own initiative, ensuring that our protocols, policies, and practice standards are complied with. Previous customer service industry experience is preferred but not essential, full training for the right candidate will be provided.

Dental Nurses are required to assist chairside during all general dental procedures and specialist cosmetic, restorative and implant procedures being chairside with the clinician. Responsible for the daily cross-infection control & decontamination duties following our strict COVID-19/CQC protocols and policies. Your role will also involve reception/telephone duties. In-House training and support are provided. DBS and Identity checks are mandatory.

Please understand that your role is predominantly chairside as a Dental Nurse assisting the Clinician/Hygienist, but this role will also involve some reception duties/tasks according to the needs of the business. You will be required to cover the desk competently. Well spoken English is essential for answering telephone calls/taking payments/recording confidential data/computer skills/good telephone manner. Excellent customer service skills will be required.

Working hours are Monday to Friday – 08.30 – 17.30. Some Saturdays will be required (non negotiable). 8.30 -14.00.

What we can offer you:

• Full time – Mon-Fri – (Occasional Saturdays will be required)
• CPD costs covered (when applicable)
• Opportunity to work with a friendly and experienced team of professionals
• Competitive rates upon qualification and commitment
• Friendly and supportive environment
• Overtime
• TOIL

The ideal candidate:

• Will be seeking the desire to be a dedicated and trained Dental Nurse
• Enrolling on an NEBDN or similar recognised dental nurse course (this is a mandatory requirement for the role)
• Hepatitis B vaccination (mandatory)
• Covid-19 Vaccination/ Certification
• Understand the role and the responsibility that comes with this important and vital role
• Have a good/satisfactory attendance record
• Be reliable, have a warm professional and friendly personality
• Good working attitude within the dental team and equally the ability to work unsupervised using own initiative
• Be proactive and productive
• Be flexible in working schedules
• Demonstrate great interpersonal skills and have excellent communication skills
• Be well presented
• Committed to your role and the profession
• Like to smile

Trainee salary is competitive.

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