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Location: Belfast Clinic, Lisburn Road, Belfast.

Hours: 1 day a week (Monday's) in our Belfast Clinic. 8.30am - 5pm

About the Clinic:

Martina Collins is an Award Winning Dental and Skin Clinic. Our team shares the same desire to strive for excellence in the work that they provide and each has their own unique and impressive credentials, qualifications and experience.

We are a fully private clinic with an extensive patient base and invest heavily in our social media and marketing to ensure we have a constant stream of new patients.

We offer a high standard of services to our patients, and we like to do the same for our staff. We have a fun and friendly environment that makes work enjoyable. With bi-annual staff parties and monthly work treats, there is always something to look forward to at the clinic. As we are a Dental and Skin Clinic we offer our staff discounted skin treatments and products as an extra benefit. 

About the Vacancy:

• 1 day a week initially with the opportunity to increase in the future.

• Private Practice Only.

• Spacious, fully equipped, modern surgeries.

• Excellent patient base which is consistently growing.

• Excellent team of dental nurses.

• A well-managed appointment book, fully computerised clinic with Dentally software.

• Bi-Annual staff events for moral and team bonding. 

We are seeking a skilled Dental Hygienest to join our team, with future expansion plans at Martina Collins, it provides you the opportunity to grow with the clinic. The successful candidate will play a vital role in promoting excellent oral health and ensuring our patients receive the highest standard of care. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough dental hygiene assessments.

• Perform professional scaling and polishing.

• Educate patients on effective oral hygiene techniques.

• Collaborate with the dental team to provide comprehensive patient care.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure patient confidentiality.

• Adhere to practice policies and infection control standards.

Requirements:

• Qualified Dental Hygienist with a valid GDC registration. 

• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills. 

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rate.

• Supportive and friendly working environment.

• Modern facilities with up-to-date equipment.

• Opportunity for the role to become permanent.

• Bi-Annual Staff Parties.

• Staff Benefits. 

If you are interested in becoming a Dental Hygienest at our clinic then please send your resume across to: gemma@martinacollins.com

Qualified Dental Nurse Position

Full Time: 39 hours per week
Location: Belfast Clinic, Lisburn Road

Martina Collins Dental and Skin Clinic is an award-winning, family-run dental and skin clinic with an outstanding reputation for cosmetic dentistry. We are a fully digital clinic with modern, state-of-the-art equipment.

At Martina Collins, we pride ourselves on having a great team culture. We provide a warm, friendly work environment that allows our team to thrive. We also hold regular staff events throughout the year, encouraging team bonding and helping to keep morale high.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and motivated dental nurse who can provide a high standard of chairside assistance.

If you are interested in joining our team, please email your CV to shelley@martinacollins.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist, hygienist or therapist in all clinical procedures by providing chairside assistance.

This includes:

• Maintaining impeccable standards of hygiene and cross-infection control, according to the latest guidelines and in line with practice procedures and policy.

• Preparing instrument trays for procedures.

• Taking radiographs and clinical photographs when requested, and storing them according to practice policy.

• At the end of the surgical day, ensuring surgery management is completed in line with practice procedures and policy.

• Advising the Practice Manager or Lead Nurse of any faulty or poorly functioning equipment, so that prompt action can be taken to remedy any defects or problems and ensure service and maintenance are carried out at the required frequency.

• Ensuring that all relevant paperwork is completed promptly and accurately, and that all patient records are updated and maintained according to practice procedures.

• Maintaining registration and complying with all GDC requirements.

• Assisting in managing the appointment book for all dentists, hygienists, therapists and specialists, ensuring that daily production targets can be met, the booking system is followed, and there are no delays for patients or clinicians.

• Building trusting and caring relationships with all patients, taking all reasonable steps to ensure their comfort and retaining them as clients. Patient confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

• Monitoring stock levels for materials and sundries, and ordering or liaising with the Practice Manager or Lead Nurse regarding ordering.

• Coordinating with the laboratory, as required, on the timely dispatch and receipt of work.

• Assisting the clinical team and reception team in gaining acceptance for treatment plans from clients, and supporting the practice in gaining testimonials and referrals from clients.

• Proactively contributing to regular practice meetings.

• Assisting in manning the reception and patient lounge, as the business requires, providing a customer-focused and seamless patient journey according to the practice’s brand standards, helping to recruit and retain patients.

Skills & Attitudes

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal, including a positive and friendly phone manner, and written.

• Excellent listening skills and a calm, empathetic approach to patients.

• Dedicated to providing a first-class customer service experience.

• Able to build trust and rapport with a wide range of people.

• Good organisational skills.

• Good technical skills and knowledge.

• Excellent follow-up ability on all tasks.

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently when required.

• Good IT skills.

• Ability to bring energy and enthusiasm to any situation, always acting with honesty and integrity.

• A “can-do” attitude, with the desire to learn new skills and take on new challenges.

• Able to show initiative.

• Prepared to work according to the practice systems and brand standards.

• Professional appearance.

If you are interested in joining our team, please email your CV to shelley@martinacollins.com.