Bank Orthodontic Dental Nurse

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Dental Nurse for an engaging role in orthodontics. This position offers the chance to work flexibly and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, providing essential support in orthodontic treatment and dental surgery management. Candidates should possess a Certificate of Dental Nursing and full GDC registration, with a preference for experience in a hospital environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to expand knowledge of orthodontic nursing

Work with a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Experience in dental nursing, preferably in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to clinical staff in orthodontic treatment.
• Prepare clinical areas, including managing equipment and materials.
• Support the team in delivering high-quality patient care.

Skills

Patient-focused care

Cross-infection control

Instrument care

Education

Certificate of Dental Nursing or equivalent NVQ

Full GDC registration

Job description

Are you a Dental Nurse looking for an interesting role in orthodontics?

We have a great opportunity for a dental nurse to join our busy and friendly team. The position is available on a Flexibly Employed basis.

Disclaimer: As a Bank Worker, your engagement will be on a day-to-day basis. You can choose whether to accept offered engagements. This does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is the Trust obligated to offer further engagements. The job description for this Bank role aligns with the equivalent substantive position. While engaged, you are expected to operate within this job description.

You Will

1. Provide comprehensive support to clinical staff in all aspects of orthodontic treatment and dental surgery management.
2. Prepare clinical areas, including instrument care, cross-infection control, and managing equipment and materials.
3. Support the team in delivering high-quality, patient-focused care.

You Have

1. Full GDC registration.
2. Certificate of Dental Nursing or equivalent NVQ.
3. Experience in dental nursing, preferably in a hospital setting.

We Can Offer You

1. An opportunity to expand your knowledge of orthodontic nursing.
2. The chance to work with a multidisciplinary team including therapists, hygienists, technicians, oral health educators, and orthodontic nurses.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Pamela Ellis
• Job Title: Consultant Orthodontist & Clinical Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]