Dental Nurse - Wisbech

This post attracts a new hire bonus of £1,500 (pro- rata for part time staff), please see attached terms and conditions.

Dental Nurses, qualified or newly qualified, we need you!

Have the opportunity to support vulnerable groups to gain access to treatment
Continue paid for studying while gaining on the job experience
Interested then read on…………..

We offer:
Potential flexible working hours

The opportunity to work with a Trust recognised as Outstanding by the CQC

Further training and progression…..paid for while working with highly experienced team

Your voice to be heard in an innovative team always looking to improve the service they provide

Excellent flexible benefits inc Pension, generous leave, sick pay, and further qualifications, plus access to other ‘inhouse’ services

If you are still reading this then click on the attached Job description to cross match your skills, and New Hire Bonus criteria.

We look forward to you joining us on a new journey!

Please note that should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised.

You will be:
Calm, patient, and caring keen to support vulnerable groups in obtaining dental treatment

Have experience of dealing with, or the aptitude to deal with challenging situations at times

Qualified and able to provide treatments in a professional manner

Able to work additional hours if offered

Chair-side assistance for the dentist. Speed and accuracy is required during all procedures with little or no margin for error. Preparation of filling / impression materials, anticipating requirements

Of the clinician and patient. Observing and supporting the patient during treatment. Attendance with the dentist at all times and be prepared to act as chaperone and witness.

Assist the dentist during the taking of x-rays, process and file x-tray films and participate in quality assurance.

If appropriate advise patient/parent/carer on principals of oral hygiene as directed by the dental officer

Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There’s one reason why our services are outstanding – and that’s our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.

If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.

Planning and Organisation

Responsibility for the efficient and smooth day to day running of the surgery involving good dexterity skills and accuracy during procedures for the mixing of materials and the handling of fine instruments

Use judgmental and analytical skills to anticipate the needs of clinicians and patients. Be prepared for any eventuality e.g. changes in planned treatment, medical emergencies and act promptly to deal with these

Maintenance of stock levels, re-ordering as necessary

Have a good knowledge of all dental equipment, its uses and its basic maintenance e.g. chair and suction units, sterilizers, hand-pieces, etc

Provide administrative and nursing support when requested for organising and delivering epidemiology survey

Please see JD & PS for more details