Dental Nurse

Bradford District Care Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Dental Nurse to join their Community Dental Service. This exciting role involves providing essential chairside support to dental professionals while working with vulnerable patients. The successful candidate will benefit from a structured induction program, ongoing training, and opportunities to develop specialized skills in areas like inhalation sedation. With a commitment to high-quality care and staff well-being, this position offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in dental healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced mileage rates

Health and wellbeing support packages

Development and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-qualification experience required.
• Willingness to work towards NEBDN qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside and clerical assistance to dental professionals.
• Manage day-to-day operations of Community Dental Service sites.

Skills

Patient Care

Chairside Assistance

Clinical Supervision

Inhalation Sedation

Education

NEBDN Post Qualification

Job description

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The Community Dental Service has an exciting opportunity for a registered dental nurse passionate about working with vulnerable and medically complex patients. As an award-winning service, we offer high-quality dental care to people unable to access a ‘high street’ NHS dentist due to their additional needs. The post holder will provide chairside support to our Consultants, Specialists, Dentists, and Dental Therapists.

There will be opportunities to develop skills supporting clinicians in specialised care such as inhalation sedation, domiciliary care, and hospital theatre settings. The Community Dental Service provides mandatory training and clinical supervision to help maintain your General Dental Council (GDC) registration and CPD requirements. We offer a varied, competency-based induction programme to support your development within the service.

The successful candidate should have at least 2 years post-qualification experience and hold or be willing to work towards an NEBDN post qualification.

We have seven sites across Bradford and Airedale, and travel across the district is required to perform the duties of the role. Applicants must be able to travel as needed.

The Role of the Dental Nurse Includes:

1. Providing chairside and clerical assistance to dental professionals.
2. Managing the day-to-day operation of Community Dental Service sites.

Closing date: 11th May 2025

Shortlisting: w/c 12th May 2025

Interviews: 29th May 2025

Our Core Values:

• We Care: Act with respect and empathy, valuing differences.
• We Listen: Understand and respond to individual needs.
• We Deliver: Provide excellent services and support partners.

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Enhanced mileage rates for >£3500.
• Health and wellbeing support packages.
• Development and learning opportunities.
• And many more benefits.

We support the Armed Forces with a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and are committed to environmental sustainability through our Green Plan. Staff are encouraged to participate in sustainability initiatives.

For more details or informal visits, contact:

• Amanda May, Senior Dental Nurse Team Leader, [e-mail], Tel: [phone]
• Nichola Bell: 07740 422708

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care