Registered Dental Nurse - Maxillofacial & Orthodontic

Ashford And St Peter'S Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits and discounts

Job summary

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Dental Nurse to join the Maxillofacial and Orthodontic team across both sites.

The post is available as full-time or part-time, with a commitment to high standards of nursing and quality patient care. The role supports the department by providing specialist nursing care, assisting with clinics, preparing lists, maintaining stock and infection control, and aiding trauma cases within a busy outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Dental Nursing (NEBDN) or Level 3 NVQ Dental Nursing
• Registered with the GDC
• Experience as a Dental Nurse (Post certificate)
• Some surgical and/or Orthodontic experience

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Dental Nurses in clinics.
• Provide specialist nursing care for Orthodontic and Maxillofacial patients.
• Prepare, organise and maintain high standards of patient care.
• Prepare lists for the next day; manage stock and infection control.
• Assist with trauma cases and ensure instruments are decontaminated.
• Nurse patients with medically compromised conditions and monitor post-procedure care.

Skills

Good communication

Computer skills

Education

Certificate in Dental Nursing (NEBDN)

GDC registration

Job description

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Dental Nurse to join the Maxillofacial and Orthodontic team across both sites.

The post is available as full-time or part-time, with a commitment to high standards of nursing and quality patient care. The role supports the department by providing specialist nursing care, assisting with clinics, preparing lists, maintaining stock and infection control, and aiding trauma cases within a busy outpatient setting.