Dental Nurse

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Reading; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in Reading is looking for a part-full time dental nurse for their Whitley clinic. The role involves providing care for children and adults with additional needs across multiple clinics. Candidates must have a valid UK driving licence and a car. The position offers flexible working options, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working options to support work-life balance

27 days' annual leave rising with service

Generous NHS pension scheme

Professional development and training

Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in the provision of dental care for children and adults with additional needs.
• Must be able to drive and have a UK driving licence.
• Experience in treating patients under sedation and general anaesthetic is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care in a multi-surgery clinic environment.
• Assist in the provision of care for patients under inhalation sedation.
• Join an enthusiastic team to support patient care across multiple clinics.

Job description

Responsibilities

• You will work in a multi-surgery clinic, having support from other colleagues.
• You will assist in the provision of dental care for children with high levels of dental disease and children and adults with additional needs.
• You will have the opportunity to provide care in the domiciliary setting.
• You will assist in the provision of care for patients under inhalation sedation.
• You will assist on general anesthetic sessions.

Employer

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we are committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we are committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Values

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Hours and Salary

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with a minimum of 3 days and a maximum of 5 days from 08:30 – 17:00, Monday to Friday.

Salary: £27,485 – £30,162 pro-rata depending on experience. Base: Whitley Dental Clinic. Berkshire Community Dental Service is looking to recruit a part-full time dental nurse based at our Whitley clinic. This will be for a minimum of 3 days and maximum of 5 days. The nurse will join an enthusiastic and skilled workforce with a great team spirit. The service has 7 clinics ranging from Thatcham to Langley and over 40 staff. The service treats patients with additional needs including children, people with learning and physical disabilities and the elderly. You will be based at Berkshire Community Dental Clinic in Whitley, but will also work at other clinics and in the domiciliary setting. It is therefore essential that you can drive, have a UK driving licence and a car for travel between clinics and hospitals. There are excellent opportunities for gaining experience in treating patients under sedation and general anaesthetic. The service has hoists and a wheelchair tipper/bariatric bench. Professional development and training are encouraged. Annual leave is 5–6 weeks pro rata depending on experience.

Benefits

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites