Dental Nurse

18 Week Support; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

18 Week Support is seeking a Dental Nurse - Surgery to provide clinical and administrative support to dentists and oral/maxillofacial surgeons. You will assist during dental and surgical procedures and ensure patients receive safe, high-quality care.

The role involves preparing rooms and instruments, supporting patients before treatment, and maintaining documentation while upholding infection control standards. Weekend and weekday shifts are available, with flexibility to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Dental Nursing qualification and be registered with the GDC.
• Experience working in a dental, oral surgery or maxillofacial setting is preferred.
• Good knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists, oral surgeons and clinicians during dental and surgical procedures.
• Prepare clinical rooms, surgical equipment and instruments before procedures.
• Provide patient support and reassurance throughout treatment and recovery.
• Record and maintain accurate patient and clinical documentation.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.

Skills

Dental Nursing

GDC registration

Education

Dental Nursing qualification

GDC registration

Job description

Role Overview:

The Dental Nurse will provide clinical and administrative support to dentists and oral/maxillofacial surgeons during surgical and dental procedures, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and high-quality care.

Job Title:

Dental Nurse - Surgery

Working Pattern:

• Weekday and weekend shifts available
• Shifts may include single days or full weekend blocks, depending on service requirements.
• Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends is desirable.

Salary:

Competitive

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist dentists, oral surgeons and clinicians during dental and surgical procedures.
• Prepare clinical rooms, surgical equipment and instruments before procedures.
• Prepare patients for treatment and provide appropriate support and reassurance.
• Assist with dental extractions and oral surgery procedures, including procedures under local or general anaesthetic where required.
• Act as a scrub nurse during surgical procedures where appropriately trained and competent.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.
• Clean, disinfect and sterilise instruments and surgical equipment.
• Ensure clinical rooms are fully stocked and prepared for each list.
• Record and maintain accurate patient and clinical documentation.
• Follow all relevant health and safety, safeguarding and infection-control policies.
• Dispose of clinical and surgical waste safely and correctly.
• Provide appropriate post-operative support to patients.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary dental and surgical team.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant Dental Nursing qualification and GDC registration, where applicable.
• Previous experience working as a Dental Nurse in a dental, oral surgery or maxillofacial setting.
• Surgical/oral surgery experience is desirable.
• Good knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.
• Availability to work weekday and weekend shifts depending on service requirements.
• 12 Months NHS Experience in substantive role