Locum Dental Nurse

The PSS Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The PSS Group is seeking a compassionate Locum Dental Nurse to support patients in care homes across Manchester. You will assist the dentist with portable equipment, manage instrument sterilisation, and help maintain high infection prevention standards during visits.

Ideal candidates are qualified with GDC registration, CPR and immunisation records up-to-date, hold a full UK driving licence, and can work independently in varied environments while safeguarding patient dignity and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Qualified Dental Nurse with active GDC registration.
• Up-to-date CPR and infection control certifications.
• Immunisation records up-to-date.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to different environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in delivering dental care to residents in care homes.
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments and equipment for portable use.
• Ensure infection prevention and control standards are followed.
• Set up, sterilise, and pack down portable dental equipment at each location.
• Record clinical notes and treatment information accurately.
• Maintain patient comfort, dignity and safety during visits.
• Manage stock levels of consumables and transport equipment safely.
• Coordinate appointments with care home staff and managers.
• Follow safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection protocols.
• Contribute to post-visit reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Records

Consumables

Driving

Prevention

Compliance

Protection

Registration

Confidentiality

Materials

Education

GDC registration

CPR certification

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Locum Dental Nurse to join our team, providing high-quality dental support services to patients in care homes across Manchester. This role involves assisting the dentist with dental equipment, and ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout treatment.

Youll play an important role in bringing essential dental care to vulnerable and elderly patients who are unable to attend traditional dental practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in delivering dental care to residents in care homes
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments, materials, and equipment for portable use.
• Ensure strict compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
• Set up, sterilise, and pack down portable dental equipment at each location.
• Support the dentist in recording clinical notes, patient details, and treatment information.
• Ensure patient comfort, dignity, and safety during all visits.
• Manage stock levels of consumables and ensure all equipment is transported safely.
• Liaise professionally with care home managers and staff to coordinate appointments.
• Follow all safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection protocols.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to post-visit reporting.

Requirements

• Qualified Dental Nurse
• GDC registration
• Up-to-date CPR, infection control, and immunisation records.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a compassionate, patient-focused attitude.
• Able to work independently and adapt to different environments.

Required Skills:

• Consumables
• Driving
• Prevention
• Compliance
• Protection
• Registration
• Confidentiality
• Interpersonal Skills
• Records
• Materials