Dental Nurse

Job Overviewfull time 5 days per week based at Aylesbury with regular travel to Amersham and High Wycombe. Travel across sites is essential. Hours of work 8:45 - 16:45 Monday to FridayTo carry out dental nursing duties to include assisting the dental clinician (e.g. Dentists, Dental Therapist/Hygienist) in treating Special Care and Paediatric patients.

The post-holder will also be required to assist patients within Secure Units.

Maintain high standards in Infection Prevention ControlAssist the patient on their treatment journeyMain duties of the jobEnsure that the surgery is welcoming and prepared for the type of patient and treatment planned.

Provide chair-side assistance to the clinician to include treating special care patients with learning and/or physical disabilities, patients with complex medical conditions, diagnosed Mental Health conditions, anxious children and adults, acting under the supervision and direction of the clinician.

Assist in the provision of dental treatment on a domiciliary basis.(Following training) assist in the provision of dental treatment under Inhalation sedation.(Following training) to assist in the provision of dental care under general anaesthesia.

• May be required to assist when carrying our screenings or epidemiological surveys including any related duties to support this
• Working for our organisation
• You should show
• COMPASSION, contribute to a caring and kind environment and recognise that what you do and say helps can make the lives of others better.
• RESPECT everyone and acknowledge and welcome people’s differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic.
• EMPOWER others and continually try to provide information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs.

Work in PARTNERSHIPPlease note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. “Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."As such, if you don’t meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom.

If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.

Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UKDetailed

Job Description

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Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for general preparation and organisation of the surgery and the correct function of clinical equipment.
• Maintain high standards Infection Prevention Control.
• Ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
• Constantly interpret the needs of patients, carers and clinicians and be able to deal with them promptly and efficiently.
• Work within the framework of National Guidance, Trust Policies and Service Local Operating Procedures.
• Assist the clinician with the completion of patient records, including the use of a computerised system.
• Empathetic manner required to provide reassurance and support for patients during their treatment.
• Calm and reassure patients who exhibit challenging behaviour.
• Carry out clerical duties associated with the running of the clinic, i.e. appointment making, answering telephone calls and general enquiries, collection of mail, taking and accounting of monies received as necessary.
• Undertake specific duties delegated by the Clinicians, Senior management team and Dental Nurse Manager.
• May include stores/stock control duties at specified clinic as required.
• Person specification

Qualifications

• Essential criteria
• Good general education up to GCSE O level standard / NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
• Current and Full UK registration with General Dental Council
• Desirable criteria
• Additional relevant Dental Nurse Certificate
• Experience
• Essential criteria
• Current or recent experience working as a dental nurse with clinical commitment in hospital, salaried or general dental service
• Able to supervise trainees and unqualified staff
• Clerical experience of using dental software packages
• Desirable criteria
• Previous NHS Experience within a specialised service
• Experience of assisting with provision of care under general anaesthesia
• Experience of assisting with provision of care under inhalation sedation
• Experience of assisting with provision of care on a domiciliary basis
• Experience of working in secure settings
• Experience of working with a dentist to carry out screenings or epidemiological surveys
• Knowledge
• Essential criteria
• Demonstrable knowledge of cross infection control standards
• Understands & promotes equality, diversity and human rights in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality in the workplace.
• Skills & Abilities
• Essential criteria
• Ability to develop & maintain high standards of communication both orally and in writing with people about difficult matters & / in difficult situations
• Ability to prioritise & plan own workload to meet deadlines & competing demands
• Desirable criteria
• Ability to negotiate and influence where appropriate.
• Personal disposition
• Essential criteria
• Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake role effectively
• Ability to maintain quality in own work and encourage others to do so.
• Willing to develop own skills & knowledge & provide information to others to help their development.