Dental Nurse

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Oxford is seeking a Qualified Dental Nurse to assist clinicians in special care dentistry, sedation, and orthodontics. The role involves traveling to various clinics and supporting dental care delivery. Candidates must be GDC registered and flexible. The position offers competitive benefits, including career progression and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

NHS discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Mental Health First Aiders

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the GDC upon application.
• Flexibility to travel between dental clinics.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians in various dental settings.
• Support in delivering inhalation sedation training.
• Provide care in community-based settings.

Skills

Registered with the GDC

Inhalation sedation

IV sedation

Orthodontics

General anaesthesia

Special care dentistry

Job description

Skills

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Dental Nurse, who is registered with the GDC to join our team in Oxfordshire Community Dental Services. This is an ideal career opportunity for anyone looking to develop their existing skills and to provide a first‑class service. You will assist our clinicians in a variety of settings including:

• Special care dentistry
• Inhalation and IV sedation
• Orthodontics
• School surveys such as BASCD
• General anaesthesia
• Domiciliary visits

Registration requirement

Please note you must be registered with the GDC upon application.

We support our nursing staff to work in all the above aspects of dentistry, including the delivery of inhalation sedation training, CPD support and post certificate funding.

This placement will be based in East Oxford Dental Clinic with the expectation to travel between nine dental clinics within our service when required. Our clinical sessions are Monday to Friday and usual working hours are between 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Flexibility in your approach to work is therefore essential and you must be able to travel easily around the county. Travelling outside of your base will be covered by travel expenses.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”.

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”.

Benefits

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust‑wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease‑car scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kerry McGann; Job title: Dental Nurse Team Manager; Email address: [e-mail]; Telephone number: 01865 904040.

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.

Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.