Dental Nurse

University of Suffolk; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Suffolk is seeking a dental nurse to join our team in Ipswich on a full-time or part-time basis. You will support dental care delivery, assist dentists and hygienists, and help maintain a smooth daily schedule within a community NHS setting.

The role involves preparing the surgery, managing stocks, recording treatments, and applying behavioural techniques to reassure patients. A collaborative team environment and patient-centered care are central to our approach.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and receiving service users into the practice.
• Reassuring service users and explaining dental procedures.
• Monitoring, supporting and reassuring service users through relevant behavioural techniques.
• Identifying any complications and taking the necessary actions consistent with agreed local and national protocols.
• Recording treatment, for example, baseline charting, clinical treatments and periodontal charting from the dental operator's instructions.
• Assisting the operator in organising the day's activities.
• Monitoring and updating day lists and the appointment diary as necessary.
• Preparing the surgery for use at the beginning of the session and clearing up at the end of the session.
• Arranging for timely supply of materials and laboratory work.
• Preparing filling and impression materials, instruments equipment, dressings and syringes as requested by the dental operator.
• Maintaining hand pieces, aspirators and other equipment.

Job description

We are looking for dental nurses to join our team on a full-time or part-time basis. This key role will provide dental nurse support, assisting in the full range of dental care provided and working alongside dentists, dental therapists/hygienists and receptionists in the care of service users.,

• Welcoming and receiving service users into the practice.
• Reassuring service users and explaining dental procedures.
• Monitoring, supporting and reassuring service users through relevant behavioural techniques.
• Identifying any complications and taking the necessary actions consistent with agreed local and national protocols.
• Recording treatment, for example, baseline charting, clinical treatments and periodontal charting from the dental operators instructions.
• Assisting the operator in organising the day's activities.
• Monitoring and updating day lists and the appointment diary as necessary.
• Preparing the surgery for use at the beginning of the session and clearing up at the end of the session.
• Arranging for timely supply of materials and laboratory work.
• Preparing filling and impression materials, instruments equipment, dressings and syringes as requested by the dental operator.
• Maintaining hand pieces, aspirators and other equipment.

We are an innovative Dental Social Enterprise that really wants to make a difference to people through the delivery of accessible NHS dental care. We are a purpose-led and values driven organisation. Our mission is clear; we are here to deliver ordinary dental care with extraordinary care.