Dental Nurse - Bank - Boscombe / Dorchester - Dorset

NHS; Boscombe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization based in Boscombe/Dorchester is seeking a dedicated Dental Nurse to support the delivery of emergency dental care. The ideal candidate will assist Dentists, maintain high hygiene standards, and manage both patient care and administrative tasks. A strong commitment to patient safety and a current GDC registration are essential. Competitive benefits include NHS Pension and continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Professional development programme

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Must have current professional GDC registration.
• Strong commitment to patient safety and care.
• Ability to maintain high standards of hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dentists in providing patient-centred services.
• Prepare and maintain the dental surgery for each session.
• Handle administrative tasks and manage records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Patient safety

Compliance with infection control

Education

Dental Nurse registration with GDC

Job description

Dental Nurse - Bank - Boscombe / Dorchester - Dorset

This role of Dental Nurse plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality emergency dental care. Working collaboratively within a dedicated team, you will assists Dentists in providing patient-centred services, ensuring a smooth and professional experience under the ethos of "Putting Patients First."The role involves preparing and maintaining the dental surgery for each session, adhering to strict protocols to minimize risks from cross-infection, hazardous chemicals, or radiation. You will also support administrative tasks, working alongside the dentist and receptionist to manage records and schedules effectively, whether manually or through computerised systems.This position requires a strong commitment to patient safety and care, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to maintain high standards of hygiene and compliance. You will contribute to creating a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for both patients and the team.

Main duties of the job

This role is essential in delivering emergency dental care, supporting dentists in treatments, and ensuring the surgery is prepared, clean, and compliant with strict infection control and health and safety protocols. You will maintain accurate records, handle administrative tasks like stock management, and assist with patient charges, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to legal and organizational standards.Collaboration and professionalism are key, with the nurse working closely with colleagues to provide seamless patient care. They follow health and safety procedures, participate in mandatory training, and stay informed on best practices to maintain a safe and efficient environment.Upholding a professional image, you will adhere to organisational and regulatory guidelines, including the NHS Code of Conduct and CQC requirements. Their commitment to safety, compliance, and patient-centred care ensures high-quality service delivery.If you are passionate about patient safety, clinical excellence, professional growth and making a real difference in healthcare - we would love to hear from you.

About us

You'll be able to access a fantastic range of benefits. These include:

• NHS Pension Scheme - we contribute around 20% to your pension.
• Wide-ranging continuous professional development programme including support with appraisal/revalidation
• Development opportunities including further funded courses
• Access to NHS and Employee lifestyle discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status.

Job responsibilities

This role requires a current professional GDC registration.For full details of the job description and person specification, please see the attached document.

Person Specification

Dental Nurse registered with GDC

• Dental Nurse registered with GDC

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.