Dental Radiography Qualified Dental Nurse – Altrincham

Job Description

Job Overview

Are you a dental nurse who has a radiography certificate and looking for a different career path? We have an exciting opportunity for you to specialise in dental radiography at our Altrincham imaging centre.

You will be part of an experienced and distinguished team at Dental Scan, led by an enhanced practitioner radiographer, delivering a high quality, efficient and effective dedicated imaging service using the latest in X-ray technology.

This job involves evening and weekend work as well as occasional travel to London to support the clinical team when needed.

Main Duties of the Job

• Be an Operator under IR(ME)R 2017 taking OPG, Cephalometric and CBCT X-ray examinations to a high standard under local protocols.
• Undertake digital impressions using an iTero intraoral scanner to a high standard.
• To prioritise patients to ensure optimum efficiency and service quality.
• Assess the physical, mental and communication needs of individual patients and respond appropriately.
• Ensure professional practice, and that of the service, is maintained and extended through participation in Continuous Professional Development.
• Participate in quality assurance and audit.
• To assist with reception and administrative tasks.
• To take on additional responsibilities.
• To understand and abide by the “Standards for the Dental Team” issued by the General Dental Council (September 2013).

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria

• Diploma, Certificate or Foundation Degree in Dental Nursing
• Certificate in Dental Radiography
• GDC Registration
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable criteria

• CBCT Level 1 training

Experience
Essential criteria

• Participation in quality assurance and audit
• Experience in dental radiography

Desirable criteria

• Experience of digital impressions scanning

Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria

• Good understanding of the legislation relating to the post
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to embrace new ideas and concepts
• A sound understanding of radiation legislation

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,397.00-£29,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Dental Nursing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Dental Radiography Certificate (required)
• GDC registration (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Dental Nurse/Receptionist