Band 4 Dental Nurse

locala; Halifax; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Halifax is seeking an experienced Dental Nurse (Band 4) for a permanent role at St Johns Health Centre. This position involves providing comprehensive dental care to a diverse range of patients, including children and adults with special needs. The ideal candidate will be registered with the GDC and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a commitment to high patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Registered with GDC, have a relevant disclosure check.
• Experience in dental care for diverse and complex cases is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support across a diverse client base.
• Maintain infection prevention standards.
• Build relationships and work as part of a team.
• Ensure a welcoming environment for patients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Fully registered with the General Dental Council

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Job Role: Dental Nurse Band 4

Salary: £26,530 - £29,114

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (part-time discussions possible)

Type: Permanent

Location: St Johns Health Centre

Responsibilities

Locala Dental Care provides comprehensive dental care for children and adults with additional needs, and for other priority groups across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are seeking an experienced Dental Nurse who shares our values and is passionate about caring for those most in need. Applications are invited from enthusiastic Dental Nurses for this position based at St Johns Health Centre, supporting other clinics across Kirklees and Calderdale.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality clinical support across a wide range of treatments for a diverse client base, including adults and children with additional needs, complex medical histories, challenging behaviors, and phobic patients.
• Create and maintain an environment that ensures high standards of patient care, adhering to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, build good working relationships, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Maintain a welcoming and positive attitude towards patients, be reliable, flexible, and willing to rotate across all sites as needed.

Qualifications

The successful applicant must be fully registered with the General Dental Council. The role also requires a relevant disclosure check with the Criminal Records Bureau.