Orthodontic Dental Nurse

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Dental Nurse to join their orthodontic team in Bournemouth. This full-time role involves supporting clinicians, managing instruments, and delivering patient-focused care. Ideal candidates will have GDC registration and appropriate nursing qualifications, and the opportunity promises a diverse and rewarding environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to learn more about orthodontics

Experience with a multidisciplinary team

Chance to work across multiple hospitals

Qualifications

• Full GDC registration required.
• Certificate of Dental Nursing or equivalent NVQ is essential.
• Experience in dental nursing, preferably in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in orthodontic treatment and manage dental surgery.
• Prepare clinical areas and ensure cross-infection control.
• Assist with patient records and guidance on orthodontic care.

Skills

Teamwork

Organisational Skills

Infection Control Knowledge

Confidentiality Awareness

Education

Certificate of Dental Nursing or equivalent NVQ

Full GDC Registration

Job description

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job overview

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.

This position is full time, Monday to Friday. You will be based at Royal Bournemouth Hospital (Bournemouth) and also be required to work at Dorset County Hospital (Dorchester).

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Provide comprehensive support to the Clinical staff in all aspect of orthodontic treatment and dental surgery management
• Prepare clinical areas including instrument care and management, cross infection control, managing equipment and materials as required.
• Support the team in providing high quality patient focussed care

You have:

• Full GDC registration
• Hold a Certificate of Dental Nursing or equivalent NVQ
• Experience of dental nursing preferably in a hospital setting

Working for our organisation

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to learn more about orthodontic nursing
• A chance to work with a large multidisciplinary team including therapists, hygienists, technicians, oral health educators and orthodontic nurses.
• An opportunity to work across multiple hospitals, to gain experience working with numerous clinicians.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Assisting Orthodontic Department Clinical staff in all relevant aspects of Orthodontic treatment for patients to include 4 handed assistance in all clinical procedures.
• Responsible for decontamination of instruments burs/bands prior to packing and sending to CSU
• Aid in taking of patient records including photography, height recording and other duties as required.
• Provide guidance and instruction to patients concerning Orthodontic treatment and maintenance of Orthodontic appliances.
• Taking phone calls when appropriate from patients where advice and / reassurance is sought.
• Travelling between both Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Dorset County Hospital when required.

Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous experience working either in Practice / Community / Hospital

Education, Qualifications & Training

• Hold a Certificate of Dental Nursing or equivalent NVQ
• Full Registration with GDC

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work in a team
• Good organisational ability
• Good understanding of cross infection control within the surgery
• Knowledge of confidentiality in the work place

Our Mission

Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.

Our Vision

Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

Our Values

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.

The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.

You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.