Dental Nurse

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Oxford is seeking a Qualified Dental Nurse to assist in diverse settings including special care dentistry and sedation. This position offers excellent career development opportunities and a supportive environment. Candidates must be registered with the GDC and able to travel between various clinics. Benefits include generous annual leave and NHS discounts.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

27 days annual leave, rising to 33

NHS discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified Dental Nurse registered with the GDC.
• Ability to assist in a variety of dental care settings.
• Flexibility to travel between clinics.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians with special care dentistry and sedation.
• Support nursing staff in providing dental care and training.
• Travel between dental clinics as required.

Skills

Assisting clinicians in various dental settings

Inhalation and IV sedation support

Flexibility in travel between clinics

Education

Registered with GDC

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support nursing staff to work in all the above aspects of dentistry, including delivery of inhalation sedation training, CPD support and post‑certificate funding.
• Travel between 9 dental clinics within our service when required; ensure flexibility in approach to work.

Location and hours

This placement will be based in East Oxford Dental Clinic with the expectation to travel between 9 dental clinics within our service when required. Our clinical sessions are Monday to Friday and usual working hours are between 8.30am – 4.30pm. Travel 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.

About the service

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

• 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