The Role:
We are seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic surgical nurse to join our dynamic team at Dame St Dental. As a surgical nurse, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality care in a safe and comfortable environment. This is a permanent position offering a minimum of 36+ hours per week, with the opportunity to work additional hours as our clinic operates seven days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assisting Surgical Procedures: Provide chairside assistance during various surgical procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and support for our dental specialists.
* Knowledge of Surgeries: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all surgical procedures performed at Dame St Dental/Truly to effectively support our team.
* Aseptic Techniques and Infection Control: Perform and assist others in adhering to proper aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, and infection control measures to ensure a sterile surgical environment.
* Patient Care: Ensure patients are cared for in an optimum clinical environment, adhering to all nursing and clinical policies and guidelines.
* Documentation: Record all important information before, during, and after surgical procedures in a professional, legible, and timely manner.
* Implant Stock Management: Maintain adequate levels of implant stock and forecast the necessary implant components for upcoming surgeries.
* Surgical Lab Work: Oversee and ensure all surgical lab work is properly managed and completed.
* Equipment Management: Ensure all surgical equipment is cleaned, sterilized, packaged, and returned correctly after every surgery. Report any inconsistencies with equipment or instruments to the clinical managers or head nurse.
What We Offer:
* Teamwork and Flow: Join a team where collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. From highly qualified specialists delivering world-class dental treatments to our hospitality team providing a warm and genuine patient experience, everyone plays a crucial role.
* Professional Growth: We encourage and support career progression, offering opportunities for development and internal advancements within our modern and well-equipped surgeries.
* Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working patterns to suit everyone's needs.
* Training and Support: Financially supported training and clinical support and guidance will be provided to ensure you excel in your role.
* Modern Facilities: Work in state-of-the-art facilities with modern computerized dental software systems. Familiarity with Exact software is preferable, but training will be provided.
* Compensation and Benefits: Attractive terms and salary for the suitable candidate, including:
* Every single minute of overtime paid for (tracked using Deputy)
* Uniform provided
* Snack-filled staff room with treats and fruit baskets
* Room for development
* Clinical support & guidance
* Modern surgeries and Internal opportunities available
* Financially supported training
If you are as driven as we are to redefine dental care by anticipating, comforting, delighting, and truly caring for our patients, then it's time for us to talk!
Join Dame St Dental and be part of a team that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence in patient care. Apply now to become a valued member of our wonderful team!