Dental Nurse/Receptionist - Westcliff
Location: Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom
County: Essex
Workplace address: Westcliff Dental Practice, 340 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7JJ, GB
Department or category: Dental Nurse
Hours: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience

About the Role
Westcliff Dental Practice is looking for a friendly, organised and enthusiastic Qualified Dental Nurse & Receptionist to join our team on a full-time basis.

This is a varied dual-purpose role, offering the opportunity to work across both our clinical and reception teams. You will play an important part in delivering an excellent patient experience, providing chairside support to our clinicians while also helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the practice reception.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in providing exceptional patient care and is confident balancing a variety of responsibilities in a busy dental environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Clinical – Dental Nursing

• Providing chairside assistance to dentists during a variety of dental procedures.
• Preparing, maintaining and ensuring the cleanliness of clinical surgeries.
• Carrying out instrument decontamination and sterilisation in line with current guidelines.
• Supporting patients throughout their treatment, helping them feel comfortable and at ease.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring all relevant documentation is completed.
• Supporting the wider clinical team to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.

Reception & Patient Administration

• Acting as a welcoming first point of contact for patients, both face-to-face and over the telephone.
• Managing patient appointments, bookings and enquiries.
• Answering incoming calls and responding to patient queries professionally and efficiently.
• Supporting appointment scheduling and maintaining an organised appointment book.
• Processing patient information and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting the day-to-day administration and smooth running of the practice.

About You
We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a recognised Dental Nursing qualification and is GDC registered.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is confident providing a welcoming and professional service to patients.
• Has strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Has a positive, flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Takes pride in delivering high standards of clinical care and customer service.

What We Offer

• A full-time opportunity within a friendly and supportive team.
• A varied role with the opportunity to develop both clinical and administrative skills.
• A welcoming working environment where teamwork and patient care are at the heart of what we do.
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.
• Competitive hourly pay, dependent on experience.
• GDC registration and indemnity support.

Interested?
If you are a qualified Dental Nurse looking for a varied full-time opportunity where you can make a real difference to the patient experience, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the team at Westcliff Practice!
Apply via the company portal.