Dental Nurse at Beaconhill Smile Clinic Limited

About the Role

We seek a dedicated and skilled Dental Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential clinical and administrative support to ensure smooth operations and exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain dental equipment, instruments, and materials within the dental surgery
• Carry out infection control and decontamination procedures
• Record dental charting carried out by clinicians (if applicable)
• Prepare, mix, and handle dental materials
• Provide chair-side support to dentists, therapists, and hygienists throughout a range of dental procedures
• Provide support and reassurance to patients
• Provide administrative support including making appointments, taking payments, and managing paperwork
• Ensure all equipment in the surgery room is functioning optimally
• Set up the surgery for procedures
• Carry out routine checks on patient well-being
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies efficiently
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed
• Train other dental nurses on job practices
• Supervise other dental nurses and manage roster generation
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the line manager

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate or Diploma in Dental Nursing or Dental Surgery Technician
• 2–5 years of relevant work experience
• Previous experience in a dental clinic (preferred but not compulsory)

Required Skills & Attributes

• Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and sterilization techniques
• Computer literacy and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compliance: strict adherence to organizational and sector policies and procedures; ability to seek approval from correct authority for changes
• Integrity and confidentiality: ability to adhere to high ethical standards and experience dealing with sensitive and confidential matters
• Personal acceptability and professional demeanor