Dental Nurse Higher Level

Job overview

As a Higher level dental Nurse working as part of the  dental team you will assist in the planning, organisation and delivery of comprehensive dental care to patients, providing an efficient and effective dental service over various sites across the city of Salford, including a secure care unit for young people.  This will include assisting with treatments under conscious sedation, and a general anaesthesia. The taking of dental radiographs under prescription from  by dental officers.

You will ensure the best possible dental nursing care and practice is delivered to all patients including those with complex medical conditions, physical, sensory or learning disabilities. Patients with severe mental ill health, dementia, end of life care,  ASD and behaviour that may present challenges to those who care for them . This list is not exhaustive.

As a Higher Level Dental Nurse you will ensure that effective communication is always maintained and you will provide day to day supervision to junior team members if required.

You will practice within the scope of a General Dental Council (GDC) registered Dental Nurse  and maintain compliance with GDC professional standards.

Main duties of the job

Support dentists, therapists, and postgraduates in delivering dental care. Provide assistance to senior team members and escalate department issues as required. Offer advice and guidance to patients, relatives, and carers regarding treatment and care plans. Support and reassure adult and paediatric patients, including individuals with special needs or challenging behaviours. Work with patients who have complex medical histories, mental health conditions, or learning disabilities.

Use specialist skills and qualifications to organise and deliver oral‑health nurse‑led clinics for core community dental service patients referred by colleagues. Assist clinicians and support patients during conscious sedation. Accompany clinicians on home visits and support clinical assessments for XGA or sedation, providing pre‑ and post‑operative instructions.

Assist with paediatric extractions and adult special care under general anaesthetic at Salford Royal Hospital. Support clinicians providing dental care within a secure unit for young people. Take, process, and store digital dental radiographs in line with IRR, IRMER, and Health & Safety regulations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk