Dental Nurse

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bracknell is seeking a part-time/full-time dental nurse for its multi-surgery clinic. The ideal candidate will assist in dental procedures for children and adults with additional needs and provide care in domiciliary settings. A UK driving license is essential as travel between clinics is required. The role offers flexible working options and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Learning and career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK driving license and have a car for travel.
• Experience in providing dental care to children and individuals with additional needs.
• Ability to assist in sedation and general anesthesia sessions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing dental care in a multi-surgery clinic.
• Work in domiciliary settings to provide care to patients.
• Collaborate with a skilled team in various clinics.

Skills

Ability to drive

Experience in dental care

Compassionate patient care

Job description

We are seeking a part-time/full-time dental nurse to join our team at Berkshire Community Dental Clinic in Skimped Hill. You will work in a multi-surgery clinic, having support from other colleagues, and assist in the provision of dental care for children with high levels of dental disease and children and adults with additional needs.

You will have the opportunity to provide care in the domiciliary setting, assist in the provision of care for patients under inhalation sedation, and assist on general anesthetic sessions. The role is for 30-37.5 hours per week, working a minimum of 3 days and a maximum of 5 days from 08:30-17:00, Monday to Friday.

About Us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust, rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We are committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire and offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values include:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Role Details

The nurse will join an enthusiastic and skilled workforce with a great team spirit. The service has 7 clinics and over 40 members of staff, and treats patients with additional needs, including children, people with learning and physical disabilities, and the elderly. You will be based at Berkshire Community Dental Clinic in Skimped Hill but will also work at other clinics and in the domiciliary setting.

It is essential that you can drive, have a UK driving licence, and a car for travel between clinics and hospitals. There are excellent opportunities for gaining experience in treating patients under sedation and general anaesthetic.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment, and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months to cover maternity. Your wellbeing is important to us, and we encourage professional development and training.