Dental Nurse / Dental Assistant

Job Setting

We are looking for a Dental Nurse / Dental Assistant to join a busy, friendly team of professionals. The role will also require you to spend some time on reception too and help with other duties around the practice.

We have two positions available.

Happy to consider applications from Qualified Dental Nurses or Trainee Dental Nurses or anyone looking for a job in healthcare.

Candidates who live close to the practice minutes ie less than a 30 minute commute of the practice preferred as we need the team to be at work on time. Our postcode is SE25 4SL - please check on Google Maps to see how long your commute will be before applying.

Training and possible apprenticeship is also a possibility for those with no experience and wanting to enter into this career field.

Friendly team. You will be working in an environment where you will not be bored and the day will pass very quickly.

Modern, popular 9 surgery practice established for over 85 years.

Trivia fact: The dental practice was set up by, William Sheeran - the Grandfather of Ed Sheeran (the singer).

Excellent transport links (there is a bus stop right outside served by bus routes: 197, 312, 130), nearest tram: Woodside, train: Norwood junction as well as free on street parking.

This is an excellent opportunity for a suitable candidate to learn new skills and have great working hours with a good team of people.

Apply now to be considered for this fantastic opportunity!

Job Overview

• Dental Nurse / Dental Assistant / Dental Receptionist + Admin duties
• Permanent - Part or Full Time (hours to be agreed at interview)
• Two positions available
• Mixed Practice (NHS & Private) with 9 surgeries
• 3 to 5 days per week
• Kodak R4 Dental Software
• Dentistry: General / Cosmetics / Aesthetics / oral surgery
• Salary: negotiable - depending on experience
• Start date: ASAP - happy to wait for the right candidate if you have to give notice

Duties will include assisting the dentists with treatments, communicating with patients, processing instruments for sterilisation, record keeping, reception duties (answering phone calls, making appointments, taking payments.) May also assist practice manager with administrative work.

Requirements

• Have a good command of English language (written and spoken)
• Be able to work well as part of a team
• Hard working & enthusiastic
• Caring nature
• Computer skills/experience
• Good communicator
• Punctual - Be able to show up to work on time

Our website: www.family-dental.co.uk

Location: SE25 4SL South Norwood / Outskirts of Croydon

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: £7.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits

• On-site parking

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends

Application question(s)

• What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Experience

• dental: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)

Language

• Good English written and spoken (preferred)

Licence/Certification

• GDC (preferred)