Casual Dental Nurse

University of Suffolk; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local dental service in Ipswich seeks experienced dental nurses for casual shifts. Ideal candidates will provide support to a dynamic dental team and assist in patient care across various settings. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and relevant qualifications including a National Diploma in Dental Nursing. Join a progressive team dedicated to improving dental care for local communities in a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a dental nurse in various settings.
• Full immunisation.
• Current professional indemnity and registration with the GDC.

Responsibilities

• Reassuring service users and explaining dental procedures.
• Supporting the dental team and assisting in patient care.
• Preparing the surgery and maintaining dental equipment.

Skills

Personable

Highly motivated

Flexible

Reliable

Organised

Ability to keep calm in a fast-paced environment

Strong teamwork ability

Enthusiastic attitude

Education

Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent

National Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 or equivalent

Registered with the General Dental Council

Certificate for the examination in the care of the service user

Certificate in Dental Radiography

NEBDN Oral Health Certificate in Oral Health Education

Certificate in Extended Duties Dental Nursing

Job description

The Universityof Suffolk Dental CIC in Ipswich is looking for experienced dental nurses to join our team on a casual basis (to provide ad hoc cover for absences such as sickness and holiday). Daytime, evening and weekend shifts are available.

Advance your career and expand your skills in a supportive and progressive environment. Come and join our amazing team in our state-of-the‑art dental facility and truly make a difference to local people.

Supporting the wider dental team, this key role will provide dental nurse support and work alongside dentists, dental therapists/hygienists, receptionists in the care of service users.

Main duties of the job

• Reassuring service users and explaining dental procedures especially when there may be communication difficulties.
• Monitoring, supporting and reassuring service users through relevant behavioural techniques.
• Identifying any complications and taking the necessary actions consistent with agreed local and national protocols.
• Recording treatment, for example, baseline charting, clinical treatments and periodontal charting from the dental operator's instructions.
• Assisting the operator in organising the day's activities.
• Monitoring day lists and appointment diary and updating as necessary.
• Preparing the surgery for use at the beginning of the session and clearing up at the end of the session.
• Arranging for the timely supply of materials and laboratory work.
• Preparing filling and impression materials, instruments, equipment, dressings and syringes as requested by the dental operator.
• Maintaining hand pieces, aspirators and other equipment.

Requirements

• Experience working as a dental nurse in a variety of settings
• Personable, highly motivated, flexible, reliable, and organised
• Ability to keep calm and professional in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong teamwork ability with an enthusiastic attitude
• Full immunisation
• Current professional indemnity and registration with the GDC and the ability and commitment to maintain this

About us

We are an innovative Dental Social Enterprise and a unique partnership between the University of Suffolk and Suffolk and North‑East Essex Integrated Care Board that really wants to make a difference to people through the delivery of accessible NHS dental care. We are a purpose‑led and values driven organisation. Our mission is clear; we are here to deliver ordinary dental care with extraordinary care.

Job responsibilities

For more information, please see job description attached.

We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if the closing date is in the future.

Applications received may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a high number of applications for this post, or high‑quality applications which demonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.

Education and Qualifications

• Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent.
• National Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Dental Council
• Certificate for the examination in the care of the service user by the awarding body, the National Examination Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN).
• Certificate in Dental Radiography.
• NEBDN Oral Health Certificate in Oral Health Education, OR Certificate in Extended Duties Dental Nursing
• Willing to work towards at least one of the above qualifications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.