Dental Nurse Orthodontics | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a dedicated clinical support professional to assist Orthodontists during patient treatments. Responsibilities include providing chairside assistance, preparing dental instrumentation, and ensuring smooth clinical operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in clinical support and knowledge of healthcare guidelines. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing clinical assistant support in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of GDC guidelines and NHS policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct chairside clinical assistance to the Orthodontist during patient treatments.
• Deliver one‑to‑one support to ensure procedures run smoothly.
• Prepare and ensure availability of all necessary dental instruments and equipment.

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new role? Provide high‑quality, efficient chairside support to Orthodontists during patient treatments, ensuring excellent clinical care and patient experience. The role involves working closely with Orthodontic Technicians and other members of the Orthodontic and Maxillofacial team to deliver coordinated, patient‑focused care.

In addition to clinical support, the post holder will contribute to the smooth running of the department by performing a range of administrative, clinical, and decontamination duties. All tasks must be carried out in line with GDC guidelines, NHS policies, and CQC regulations.

Main Duties of the Role

• Provide direct chairside clinical assistance to the Orthodontist during patient treatments.
• Deliver one‑to‑one support to ensure procedures run smoothly and efficiently.
• Prepare and ensure the availability of all necessary dental instruments and equipment for clinical sessions.
• Support the delivery of high‑quality patient care, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the Orthodontic Laboratory and all members of the orthodontic team to support effective treatment planning and care delivery.

Our ambition

We aim to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and to provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Our vision

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

This advert closes on Monday 24 Nov 2025.