Dental Nurse

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust; Blaydon on Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Education and training

Career progression support

Job summary

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two committed Registered Dental Nurses to join our expanding Community Dental Service. You will work across South Tyneside, Sunderland and Gateshead, providing chairside support and delivering high-quality care in busy clinics.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assist with routine and complex procedures, support general anaesthetic sessions, and contribute to patient-centred care for adults and children, including those

Qualifications

• Must hold GDC registration as a Dental Nurse.
• Strong clinical and chairside support abilities.
• Excellent communication with patients, families and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support for routine and complex dental procedures.
• Assist clinicians and maintain infection control standards across clinics.
• Support general anaesthetic sessions in theatre and ensure patient safety.
• Travel between community clinics, hospitals, care homes and patients' homes as needed.
• Contribute to screening, epidemiology and research activities in line with policies.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

GDC registered dental nurse

Job description

Main duties of the job

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for two committed, compassionate, and adaptable Registered Dental Nurses to join our expanding Community Dental Service. We are looking for motivated individuals with strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills who are dedicated to delivering highquality care across our busy clinics in South Tyneside, Sunderland, and Gateshead.

As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively with dentists, dental therapists, and administrative colleagues to provide safe, effective, and patientcentred care. You will contribute to an excellent experience for a diverse patient population, including individuals with additional needs, dental anxiety, or complex medical conditions.

This is a varied and rewarding role that includes travel between community clinic sites, hospitals, care homes, and patients homes, supporting service delivery across the region.

As an experienced member of the dental team, you will provide essential chairside support and carry out a range of clinical and administrative duties to ensure the smooth and efficient running of our dental clinics. The post holder will support clinicians in delivering highquality treatment for both adults and children, including patients who are medically compromised or have additional needs such as learning disabilities or dental anxiety.

You will contribute to a wide variety of clinical activities across our community dental sites, providing assistance for routine and complex procedures. The role also includes supporting general anaesthetic sessions in theatre, helping to maintain the highest standards of safety and patient care.

You may additionally be involved in screening programmes, epidemiology, and research activities, while adhering to all relevant policies, procedures, and infection prevention standards.

Although you will be allocated a base location, flexibility is essential. You will work across multiple clinics within South Tyneside, Sunderland, and Gateshead to support service delivery. This is a MondaytoFriday role, requiring adaptability and a commitment to providing excellent care across the region.

This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.