Registered Dental Nurse The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Alfianni Online - Artist Netwerk; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a qualified Dental Nurse, where you will be an essential part of a dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional care to patients, including those with additional needs, while working across multiple community sites. You will assist dentists and provide supervision to student nurses, ensuring high standards of care and support. With a commitment to flexible working arrangements, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the dental field. If you are passionate about patient care and teamwork, this role is for you!

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Staff Benefits

Support for Applicants with Disabilities

Qualifications

• Qualified Dental Nurse with experience in community dentistry.
• Ability to assist patients with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance and support during treatments.
• Maintain high standards of patient care and infection control.

Skills

Patient Care

Dental Assistance

Infection Control

Communication Skills

Education

Dental Nursing Qualification

Tools

Dental Equipment

Job description

Job Title: Dental Nurse

An opportunity to join an established team as a qualified Dental Nurse, providing support to and working alongside qualified dental staff and undergraduates within the Community Dental Service.

Mainly based in the Community across 4 sites: Arthurs Hill, Kenton, Molineux (Byker), & Walker.

The role may also require you to work anywhere within the Dental Directorate, including Dental Hospital, Royal Victoria Infirmary, & Freeman Hospital.

Key Details:

• Interview date: Wednesday 28 May 2025
• 30 hours per week over 4 days
• Application process: You will be redirected to Trac to apply. Please expand the job details section and read all information before applying.

Note: NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Responsibilities:

• Providing support to patients with additional needs, such as medically compromised, learning difficulties, and physical disabilities.
• Acting as a member of the dental team in community dentistry, assisting dentists, higher specialist trainees, GPs, hygienists, therapists, postgraduate students, and dental students.
• Demonstrating activities and providing supervision and practical training to student dental nurses and less experienced staff.
• Working as necessary within any area of the hospital and dental units within the Trust, despite being based in a specific department.

Additional Information:

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts daily across various sites, including Freeman Hospital, RVI, Newcastle Dental Hospital, and others, delivering high standards of healthcare and pioneering clinical practices supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services.

We offer various staff benefits, details of which can be found in the attached documents.

Further Details:

For more information about The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Providing chair-side assistance, including for treatments under General Anaesthetic.
• Preparing instruments, equipment, and materials for treatment.
• Providing care and support for patients during treatments.
• Giving pre and post-operative instructions and advice, maintaining high patient care standards.
• Upholding patient confidentiality at all times.
• Handling administrative tasks, liaising with patients and external agencies.
• Providing clinical supervision and training to students and less experienced staff daily.
• Maintaining infection control, cleanliness, stock levels, and equipment.

Please note, candidates requiring a DBS must pay for their certificate via salary deduction from the first month’s pay.

We are a flexible, working-friendly organization and welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements to accommodate your needs.

This advert closes on Monday 12 May 2025.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We encourage applicants with disabilities to apply, as we are committed to the Disability Confident scheme, which may include offering interviews to qualified applicants with disabilities.