Dental Nurse

University of Suffolk; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental care provider in Ipswich is looking for experienced dental nurses to join their team on a full or part-time basis. This role involves supporting a dental team, monitoring patients, and assisting with clinical procedures. Applicants should have a diploma in dental nursing and relevant experience. The company offers a supportive environment with generous annual leave, professional development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements. The salary ranges from £27,485 to £30,162 annually, depending on experience.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience working as a dental nurse in various settings.
• Full immunisation and current professional indemnity.
• Registration with the GDC is required.

Responsibilities

• Reassure service users and explain dental procedures.
• Monitor and support service users through techniques.
• Prepare the surgery and assist dental operators.

Skills

Teamwork ability

Flexibility

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

National Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 or equivalent

Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

The Universityof Suffolk Dental CIC in Ipswich is looking for experienced dental nurses tojoin our team on a full or part-time basis.

Advanceyour career and expand your skills in a supportive andprogressive environment.Comeand join our amazing team in our state-of-the-artdentalfacility and truly make a difference tolocal people.

Supporting thewider dental team, this key role will provide dental nurse support and workalongside dentists, dental therapists/hygienists, receptionists in the care ofservice users.

Full-timeand part-time positions available.

Main duties of the job

• Reassuring service users and explaining dental procedures especially when there may be communication difficulties.
• Monitoring,supporting service users through relevant behavioural techniques.
• Identifyingany complications and taking the necessary actions consistent with agreed localand national protocols.
• Recording treatment, for example, baseline charting, clinicaltreatmentsand periodontal charting from the dental operators instructions.
• Assistingthe operator in organising thedaysactivities.
• Monitoring day lists and appointment diary andupdatingas necessary.
• Preparing the surgery for use at the beginning of the session and clearing up at the end of the session.
• Arranging for thetimelysupply of materials and laboratory work.
• Preparing filling and impression materials, instruments, equipment,dressingsand syringes as requested by thedental operator.
• Maintaining hand pieces,aspiratorsand other equipment.

Requirements

• Experienceworking as a dental nurse in a variety of settings
• Personable, highly motivated, flexible, reliable, and organised
• Ability to keep calm and professional in a fast-paced environment
• Strong teamwork ability with an enthusiastic attitude
• Full immunisation
• Current professional indemnity and registration with the GDCand the ability and commitment to maintain this

About us

We are an innovative DentalSocial Enterprise and a unique partnership between the University of Suffolkand Suffolk and North-East Essex Integrated Care Board that really wants tomake a different to people through the delivery of accessible NHS dentalcare. We are a purpose-led and valuesdriven organisation. Our mission is clear;we are here to deliver ordinary dental care with extraordinary care. We care about the wellbeing of our staff andoffer a flexible suite of benefits.These include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunities for professional development andCPD
• Uniform
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Flexible working arrangements to suit work-lifebalance

Job responsibilities

For moreinformation, please see job description attached.

We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if theclosing date is in the future.

Applicationsreceived may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a highnumber of applications for this post, or high-quality applications whichdemonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

We may holdinterviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right tooffer to a candidate prior to the closing date.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent.
• National Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Dental Council
• Certificate for the examination in the care of the service user by the awarding body, the National Examination Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN).
• Certificate in Dental Radiography.
• NEBDN Oral Health Certificate in Oral Health Education, OR Certificate in Extended Duties Dental Nursing
• Willing to work towards at least one of the above qualifications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University of Suffolk Dental CIC, James Hehir Building

£27,485 to £30,162 a yearDepending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

AC1455934IpsDN

Job locations

University of Suffolk Dental CIC, James Hehir Building