Emergency Dental Nurse – Out-of-Hours Triage & Care

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in England seeks an Out of Hours Dental Nurse. This part-time position, with an annual salary of £27,485 to £30,162 pro rata, involves providing essential emergency dental care, conducting patient triages, and assisting chairside. Candidates must have a National Qualification in Dental Nursing and be registered with the General Dental Council. The role requires effective communication and handling medical emergencies, ensuring patient care remains the priority.

Qualifications

• Qualified National Qualification in Dental Nursing is required.
• Proficiency in dental equipment and infection control.
• Experience in dental triage and managing medical emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical telephone assessment (triage) of patients.
• Assist with chairside dental support for emergency treatments.
• Ensure decontamination and infection control compliance.

Skills

Dental Triage

Handling Emergency Situations

Patient Communication

Education

National Qualification in Dental Nursing

Registration with the General Dental Council

Job description

A regional health service provider in England seeks an Out of Hours Dental Nurse. This part-time position, with an annual salary of £27,485 to £30,162 pro rata, involves providing essential emergency dental care, conducting patient triages, and assisting chairside. Candidates must have a National Qualification in Dental Nursing and be registered with the General Dental Council. The role requires effective communication and handling medical emergencies, ensuring patient care remains the priority.