Bank Dental Nurse | Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Huddersfield seeks a skilled dental nurse for its Maxillofacial Unit. You will oversee daily operations, assist in surgeries, and ensure patient care using established protocols. Qualified candidates must have a National Examining Board Qualification for Dental Nurses and be registered with the General Dental Council. Join a team committed to compassionate and innovative care.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include National Examining Board Qualification for Dental Nurses or a certificate of Proficiency.
• Registration with the General Dental Council is required.
• Training in Basic/Advanced Life Support is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Maxillofacial Unit effectively.
• Prepare surgical instruments and follow aseptic techniques.
• Assist medical teams and act as a theatre/scrub nurse.
• Handle and dispatch laboratory specimens correctly.
• Provide pre- and post-operative instructions.
• Maintain high standards of cross-infection control.
• Stay informed on Health & Safety Legislation.

Skills

Operational management

Aseptic technique

Basic/Advanced Life Support

Communication skills

Education

National Examining Board Qualification for Dental Nurses

Certificate of Proficiency awarded by a Dental Hospital

Job description

Overview

The Maxillofacial Unit at HRI provides a range of oral and maxillofacial surgical operations that are carried out on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia, conscious sedation, and general anesthesia. These include surgical extractions, removal of impacted teeth, and intraoral and facial soft tissue procedures. The Maxillofacial Consultants carry out procedures for the removal and reconstruction of head and neck skin malignancies and nasoendoscope diagnostics.

CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission, a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems. Our people are at the core of everything we do; we are committed to One Culture of Care and seek an inclusive, collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.

Responsibilities

• Operational management to ensure efficient day-to-day running of the department, clinics, and surgery.
• Prepare theatre and surgical trays for operations carried out under local anaesthetic/sedation, following aseptic technique in accordance with Trust guidelines.
• Assisting medical/surgical team and acting as a theatre/scrub nurse, requiring a high level of concentration and physical effort. You may be required to stand in a restricted position for long periods, especially during complex cases.
• Correct handling, labelling and dispatch of laboratory/pathology specimens.
• Give pre- and post-operative instructions, inform of the treatment plan, and assess medical fitness for general anaesthesia using the maxillofacial care pathway.
• Preparation of surgeries for clinical work, preparation of instrumentation and tracking of surgical equipment. Maintain high standards of cross-infection control.
• Be aware of responsibility under Health & Safety Legislation; report any practice or occurrence detrimental to the well-being of patients, visitors or staff.
• Attend statutory Trust Policy training annually and follow clinical risk incident procedures and reporting systems.

Professional and Qualifications

• It is essential to have obtained the National Examining Board Qualification for Dental Nurses or a certificate of Proficiency awarded by a Dental Hospital, and follow their code of ethics.
• Be registered with the General Dental Council and carry out all duties within the Trust policy framework under the supervision of the Consultant/Medical team. Report any difficulties encountered.
• Training in Basic / Advanced Life Support.
• Be aware of responsibilities under Health & Safety Legislation. Report any practice or occurrence detrimental to patient, visitor or staff well-being.
• Attend statutory Trust Policy training annually and be aware of the Complaints Policy; report appropriately any untoward occurrence.
• Follow clinical risk incident procedures and reporting systems.

About Us

We are an integrated Trust serving Calderdale and Kirklees, with a commitment to compassionate care and a culture of support for our colleagues and patients.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025