Community Dental Nurse – Flexible, Special Care

North Cheshire And Mersey Nhs Foundation Trust; Bryn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 4 Dental Nurse to join our Community Dental Network. You will provide chairside support across a range of dental procedures and assist in maintaining safe clinical environments, with a focus on patient-centred care for diverse patient groups.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring infection control, accurate record keeping and adherence to GDC standards. Flexible working is available.

Qualifications

• Current GDC registration with the General Dental Council.
• Dental Nursing qualification recognised (NEBDN, City & Guilds, etc.).
• Willing to work towards Conscious Sedation qualification.
• Excellent infection prevention and decontamination knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side support during clinical and minor oral surgery, GA and sedation procedures.
• Communicate effectively with clinicians and the wider team, guiding new staff.
• Care for children and adults including those with complex medical histories and disabilities.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal skills

Microsoft Office

Infection control

Organisational skills

Clinical governance

Flexibility

Workload management

Professional standards

Education

GDC registration

Dental Nursing qualification (NEBDN/City & Guilds/HE Certificate/Foundation Degree)

Conscious Sedation qualification (willing to work towards)

Tools

Dental IT software (SOEL/EXACT/R4/SystemOne)

Job description

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 4 Dental Nurse to join our Community Dental Network. You will provide chairside support across a range of dental procedures and assist in maintaining safe clinical environments, with a focus on patient-centred care for diverse patient groups.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring infection control, accurate record keeping and adherence to GDC standards. Flexible working is available.