HEAD DENTAL NURSE in Galashiels

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Dental Nurse to join our well-established Galashiels practice. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about dentistry, eager to grow their knowledge, and committed to supporting their team in delivering outstanding care to patients. At Infinityblu, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality treatment, supported by state-of-the-art digital technology and modern equipment that allow our teams to work with confidence and efficiency. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a forward-thinking, patient-centred practice, we would love to hear from you.

The Job Role:

• To support and manage the dental nurse team to facilitate the delivery of high-quality care, ensuring all dental treatments are provided in a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Assisting the Practice Manager in maintaining the clinical standards of the business implementing and supervising clinical practice policies and guidance.
• Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available.
• Keep and oversee the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments are kept clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers' instructions.
• To maintain your own and support your Nursing team to increase competence in nursing skills by actively following a programme of continuing professional development.
• Supporting and dealing with clinical issues regarding Dental Nurses, ICP or Equipment and liaising with Practice Manager if issues are not able to be resolved at Head Dental Nurse level.
• Work with Facilities department and your team to maintain equipment, report issues and log records.
• Liaise with Practice Manager & Front of House Administrator to manage annual leave requests and Staff rota’s.
• Conducting recruitment interviews alongside Practice Manager for Qualified and/or Trainee Dental Nurses.
• Act as practice Dental Nurse Trainee mentor.
• Communicate with Trainee Dental Nurse Tutor for progress reviews.
• Complete Emergency drugs checks.
• Complete Stock takes, monitoring and ordering.
• Checking stock deliveries on arrival.
• Monitor and manage Care manager on SOE Exact.
• Chairing Dental Nurse meetings – agenda & minutes.
• Supporting the Practice Manager in preparing for CPI.
• Complete training for specialised services across all Iblu sites and conduct in house training for relevant team members.

The role suits an individual who:

• Is GDC registered with 2 years Qualified Dental Nurse experience or can show exceptional equivalent skills.
• Is an excellent team player with strong relationship and leadership building skills.
• Has a friendly, helpful demeanour with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Is enthusiastic about the practice, culture and vision.
• Is punctual and has effective time management skills.
• Is professional and leads by example.
• Is honest, trustworthy and reliable.
• Is highly organised.
• Excellent listening skills and showing empathy to the needs of your Dental nurse team.
• Be highly organised and structured.
• Ability to adapt in accordance to business needs.

What we will offer you:

• Additional Company Sick pay.
• Holidays 28 days per year (prorated if working part time).
• Extra day’s paid holiday for your birthday.
• Monthly Pension Contributions.
• Employee 5% Infinityblu 3% GDC Registration paid by Practice.
• Indemnity Cover paid by Practice.
• Cycle to work Scheme.
• Team days out Biannually.
• Training Costs covered (Must be pre agreed with Management).
• Private Health Insurance with Vitality Health.