Dental Nurse

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An NHS healthcare provider in Aylesbury is seeking a Part Time Registered Dental Nurse to provide high-quality care and support various dental specialties. The ideal candidate should be compassionate, flexible, and possess excellent communication skills. This role offers opportunities for professional development and is suited for experienced or newly qualified nurses. This healthcare provider promotes inclusion and diversity, creating a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

NHS benefits including generous leave and pension

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Nurse with experience or newly qualified.
• Relevant experience in Dental Nursing and/or Orthodontics.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional development through CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dental nursing care throughout the department.
• Deliver chairside assistance across various dental specialties.
• Be adaptable and flexible to work across Trust sites.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate patient care

Adaptability and flexibility

Infection control standards

Education

Registration with The General Dental Council (GDC)

Job description

This post offers an opportunity for a Part Time Registered Dental Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team and support the specialty in providing high-quality patient care.

The successful candidate will be a Registered Dental Nurse interested in developing our service. Applications are welcome for this Band 4 role from those with experience in Dental Nursing and/or Orthodontics.

We also consider newly qualified Dental Nurses with relevant experience. We seek a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and compassionate nurse with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to help deliver outstanding treatment and care.

This is a great opportunity to develop and expand your skills as a dental nurse.

You will assist in Orthodontics, Restorative, and specialized clinics such as Orthognathic, as well as Oral Surgery clinics, day surgery theatre lists, and minor oral surgery operations.

The candidate must hold and maintain registration with The General Dental Council (GDC) as a Dental Care Professional and demonstrate ongoing professional development through CPD.

Main duties of the job:

• Provide high-quality dental nursing care throughout the department, including care for patients with special needs, vulnerable children and adults, the elderly, and patients with complex medical or behavioral challenges.
• Deliver chairside assistance across various dental specialties, supporting all clinicians, while maintaining infection control standards.
• Be adaptable and flexible to work across Trust sites as needed.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer?

• Learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Flexible and agile working options, NHS benefits including generous leave, pension, and discount schemes.
• Health and wellbeing services to support a healthy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We promote inclusion and diversity, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds.
• We foster a respectful workplace where differences are valued.
• We support the Armed Forces community, valuing service leavers and veterans.

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work. Our mission is to deliver personal and compassionate care, guided by our values: collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable.

For detailed responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to the advert.

Internal applicants may consider secondment with manager approval. If you have a disability affecting your application process, please contact us quoting the vacancy reference number.

Vacancy reference: LNKD1_UKTJ