Dental Nurse

We are looking for a qualified dental nurse to join our friendly team at Victoria Road Dental Practice, Hebburn.

Over the years, we’ve treated 1000’s of happy patients of all ages in *Hebburn* and are seen as a community focused practice. Many of our patients have been coming to our practice for many many years and have around 3 generations of patients attend.

The practice is mainly focused towards NHS patients but we have a very steady increase in patients choosing private options. Additional to our treatments under the NHS, we also offer - Whitening, Hygienist services, Invisalign - clear braces, Quick Straight Teeth, Crowns and Denture work.

We have a friendly and professional team who are experienced and are very family oriented and pride ourselves on our patient care.

To be successful in this role, you will be passionate, compassionate and enthusiastic and we're looking for someone to share the same Riverdale values as we do to help continue the amazing service at Victoria Road Dental Practice.

**Benefits**:

- Up to £12.00 per hour - _dependant on qualifications and experience_
- GDC Registration
- Funded Indemnity Insurance

Access to further Continuous Performance Development opportunities- approx £2000 of training available to access
- Opportunities for development and career progression within the group. We would be more than happy to support you accessing post graduate courses.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Bonus holiday days linked to length of service
- Workplace Pension
- Generous Recruitment bonus (if you then introduce new team members to the Riverdale group) from £500 to £3500
- DBS checked and funded by the practice
- Uniform provided

*About us:*

Riverdale Healthcare are a growing independent dental group with a passion for patient care and respect for all our team members. We have strong values which include ‘We Care About People’ and that applies to our teams and patients. What excites us is being able to create a thriving and interesting working environment where you are respected and have fun with your team Our team of Dental Nurses can expect the highest level of support whilst being equipped to perform dentistry to the highest standards with patient care at the heart of our vision.

*Requirements:*
- A GDC registered Dental Nurse
- To be able to work independently
- Have exceptional cross infection skills
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Team player
- Organised
- Enthusiastic
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be computer literate with good IT skills and experience of dental software, ideally on System for dentists (SFD) although not essential as training can be given
- Willingness to work on reception on occasions
- Driving licence preferred but not essential
- Hep B vaccination required

**Job Types**: Full time, Part time, Permanent

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

**Salary**: Up to £12.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:

- Day shift

Licence/Certification:

- GDC Dental Nurse Registration (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Ref RD1062 Victoria Road