Dental Nurse | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated healthcare assistant to provide support in Aylesbury, Amersham, and High Wycombe. The role requires maintaining high standards in Infection Prevention Control while assisting patients with various needs including those with disabilities and complex medical conditions. The position offers flexible scheduling of part-time (minimum of 3 days) or full-time work (5 days), with a compassionate approach required to support and reassure patients during their treatment.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain high standards in Infection Prevention Control and assist patients on their treatment journey.
• Experience in patient care, especially with complex medical conditions and special care needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in Infection Prevention Control.
• Assist patients in their treatment journey and ensure a welcoming environment.
• Provide chair-side assistance under clinician supervision.
• Manage the preparation and organisation of the surgery.

Skills

Infection Prevention Control

Empathy

Communication

Calmness under pressure

Job description

Part time minimum of 3 days per week or full time 5 days per week covering Aylesbury, Amersham and High Wycombe. Travel across sites is essential. Hours of work 8:45 - 16:45 Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in Infection Prevention Control
• Assist the patient on their treatment journey
• Ensure that the surgery is welcoming and prepared for the type of patient and treatment planned.
• Provide chair‑side assistance to the clinician to include treating special care patients with learning and/or physical disabilities, patients with complex medical conditions, diagnosed Mental Health conditions, anxious children and adults, acting under the supervision and direction of the clinician.
• Assist in the provision of dental treatment on a domiciliary basis.
• (Following training) assist in the provision of dental treatment under Inhalation sedation.
• (Following training) to assist in the provision of dental care under general anaesthesia.
• May be required to assist when carrying our screenings or epidemiological surveys including any related duties to support this
• Responsible for general preparation and organisation of the surgery and the correct function of clinical equipment.
• Maintain high standards Infection Prevention Control.
• Ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
• Constantly interpret the needs of patients, carers and clinicians and be able to deal with them promptly and efficiently.
• Work within the framework of National Guidance, Trust Policies and Service Local Operating Procedures.
• Assist the clinician with the completion of patient records, including the use of a computerised system.
• Empathetic manner required to provide reassurance and support for patients during their treatment.
• Calm and reassure patients who exhibit challenging behaviour.
• Carry out clerical duties associated with the running of the clinic, i.e. appointment making, answering telephone calls and general enquiries, collection of mail, taking and accounting of monies received as necessary.
• Undertake specific duties delegated by the Clinicians, Senior management team and Dental Nurse Manager.
• May include stores/stock control duties at specified clinic as required.

Values

• COMPASSION, contribute to a caring and kind environment and recognise that what you do and say helps can make the lives of others better.
• RESPECT everyone and acknowledge and welcome people’s differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic.
• EMPOWER others and continually try to provide information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs.
• Work in PARTNERSHIP

Please note: This vacancy doesnotmeet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. “Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024”.

As such, if you don’t meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre‑Screening Immigration section of your application form.

Please noterole eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Dec 2025