Dental Nurse

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Amersham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking dedicated individuals for dental nursing roles in Amersham, covering part-time (3 days) and full-time (5 days) shifts. Responsibilities include assisting clinicians in treating Special Care and Paediatric patients, maintaining infection control standards, and providing chair-side support. Candidates should exhibit compassion, respect for differences, and a commitment to empowering others. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental nursing with special care and pediatric patients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dental clinician in treating special care and paediatric patients.
• Maintain high standards in infection prevention and control.
• Provide chair-side assistance during dental procedures.

Skills

Infection Prevention Control

Chair-side assistance

Patient interaction

Assisting in treatment under sedation

Empathy and compassion

Job description

Part time minimum of 3 days per week or full time 5 days per week covering Aylesbury, Amersham and High Wycombe. Travel across sites is essential. Hours of work 8:45 - 16:45 Monday to Friday To carry out dental nursing duties to include assisting the dental clinician (e.g. Dentists, Dental Therapist/Hygienist) in treating Special Care and Paediatric patients. The post-holder will also be required to assist patients within Secure Units.

• Maintain high standards in Infection Prevention Control
• Assist the patient on their treatment journey, Ensure that the surgery is welcoming and prepared for the type of patient and treatment planned.
• Provide chair-side assistance to the clinician to include treating special care patients with learning and/or physical disabilities, patients with complex medical conditions, diagnosed Mental Health conditions, anxious children and adults, acting under the supervision and direction of the clinician.
• Assist in the provision of dental treatment on a domiciliary basis.
• (Following training) assist in the provision of dental treatment under Inhalation sedation.
• (Following training) to assist in the provision of dental care under general anaesthesia.
• May be required to assist when carrying our screenings or epidemiological surveys including any related duties to support this, COMPASSION, contribute to a caring and kind environment and recognise that what you do and say helps can make the lives of others better.
• RESPECT everyone and acknowledge and welcome people's differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic.
• EMPOWER others and continually try to provide information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs.
• Work in PARTNERSHIP
• Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. "Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024." As such, if you don't meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form. Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).