Dental Nurse

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Registered Dental Nurse to join their team in Yeovil. This position involves working in the Oral and Maxillofacial Unit and providing care in various surgical environments. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and be flexible to the needs of the treatment team. The role is part-time, comprising 28.5 hours a week, and offers opportunities for professional development and benefits such as flexible working options and an NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development focus

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience required.
• Ability to work under various clinicians.
• Experience in providing optimal Dental Nursing Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side assistance in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Manage outpatient clinics and surgery lists.
• Deliver care to patients with complex needs.

Skills

Team player

Flexibility

High professional standards

Enthusiasm to learn and develop

Education

GDC Registered Dental Nurse

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Dental Nurse to work with our team, based in West Mendip Hospital but also within the Oral and Maxillofacial Unit in Yeovil District Hospital as required.

This position will give the successful candidate the opportunity to work within our Skin Surgery service as well as Minor Oral surgery lists and New/review clinics.

Working with various clinicians.

The ability to work as a team player and be flexible to the needs of the service is essential.

To have high professional standards and enthusiasm to learn and develop.

Flexible 28.5 hours a week, over 3 days.

Minimum 2 years' experience is required.

For further information please contact Lisa Gurd - Lead Dental Nurse

Main duties of the job

To provide chair side, and first support assistance to the respective consultants in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontic and Restorative Dentistry.

To ensure that the best possible Dental Nursing Care is delivered to patients including those with complex medical, physical and emotional needs.

To manage outpatient clinics and day surgery/ general theatre lists on a day to day basis.

Please see JD for further duties.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breath taking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GDC Registered Dental Nurse

Experience

• 2 years experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.