Job summary
- Main area
- Orthodontics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 405-25-NM253ORTH
- Employer
- Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Dorset County Hospital
- Town
- Dorchester
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 Pro Rata Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/06/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 11/06/2025
Employer heading
Orthodontic Dental Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 4
Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers
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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 available part time, 3 days per week; Monday, Wednesday & Thursday.
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.
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.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience working either in Practice / Community / Hospital
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Hold a Certificate of Dental Nursing or equivalent NVQ
- Full Registration with GDC
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work in a team
- Good organisational ability
- Good communication skills
- Good understanding of cross infection control within the surgery
- Knowledge of confidentiality in the work place
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Pamela Ellis
- Job title
- Consultant Orthodontist and Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01305 255175
- Additional information
For further information please contact Pamela Ellis on 01305 255175 or email [email protected]
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