Job Description

Join our Team!

We are excited to be recruiting a part-time Dental Nurse to join our team at Penicuik Dental Care. We are open to both qualified and trainee applications.

The hours for this role are Tuesday - Thursday (08:20 - 17:50, 1 hour lunch) and Friday 08.20 - 17:30, 1 hour for lunch)

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an established dental practice.

Located in Penicuik, Midlothian, our practice was founded 13 years ago and is close to a vast array of nearby amenities, including cafes & bakeries within walking distance. The practice is easily accessible with routine bus links from the city centre as well as car park at the rear of the building.

You will be joining a busy, friendly and welcoming practice. We pride ourselves on our supportive culture and the strong feedback we get from our patients.

Your Role

You will be responsible for providing chair side support in all day-to-day activities within the practice and surgeries. You will play an important role in a ensuring the delivery of excellent patient care while complying with all clinical and health & safety guidance.

Other duties include –

• Creating a welcoming environment for patients that sets them at ease from the outset
• Maximising the use of the internal system (Software of Excellence) to ensure accurate patient records are maintained
• Ensuring the surgery is set up appropriately for each session throughout the day to maximise the efficiency of the practice and surgery utilisation
• Anticipating the requirements of the clinician and patient in advance of their session and ensure necessary lab work and equipment is in place
• Monitoring surgery stocks to ensure that appropriate stock levels are maintained
• Undertaking reception duties when required including answering the telephone, making appointments and collecting patient charges

About You

• Must be GDC registered if qualified
• Must have experience working in Private / NHS practices if qualified
• Willing to demonstrate the highest levels of patient care
• The ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Enthusiastic, with an appetite to learn and develop new skills

Benefits

We know that in order to attract and retain the best talent, we must always look at ways in which we can keep our colleagues smiling. Here are some of our benefits and perks –

• Competitive pay scale
• Career progression opportunities within the group
• Referral bonus
• Company paid GDC fee
• Professional Development – access to online training and educational assistance
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• ‘You Days’ - a day off for moving house or getting married
• Birthday day off
• Service holidays
• Optical care
• Discounted dental treatments

Penicuik Dental Care – Part of Clyde Munro Group

Here at Clyde Munro, we celebrate the individuality and personality of each practice while providing the benefits, perks, support, and structure of working within a wider group. Although each practice has its own unique culture and working environment, we all work together towards the same goal – providing the best patient care.

Our focus is on building a strong, sustainable future for the Clyde Munro family - investing in our people as much as our practices. We are extremely passionate about developing our staff and pride ourselves on our commitment to supporting career progression within the group.

As a Dental Nurse, you’ll have access to funded CPD and opportunities to develop specialist skills. Whether you’re looking to enhance your clinical expertise or take the next step in your career, we provide the training, mentorship, and support to help you achieve your goals. Watch our video to learn more about how you can grow and thrive with Clyde Munro.

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