# Dental Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Medway NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dental-nurse/57e57262-740b-4d66-836b-77d1a98b87d4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dental-nurse/57e57262-740b-4d66-836b-77d1a98b87d4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Medway NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Medway Maritime Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Dental nurse - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover) - **Employment type:** Part time - 36 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-22T13:20:30.033Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Gillingham/Medway_NHS_Foundation_Trust/OrthodonticsMaxfax/OrthodonticsMaxfax-v8385207 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8385207?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.medway.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Dental Nurse Division: Surgery and Anaesthetics Care Group: Orthodontics/Maxfax Band: 4 Salary: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata We are recruiting for a Dental Nurse who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff. To provide high quality, safe and professional care to the patients and their families in the Maxillofacial and Orthodontics Department. To provide chair side support to the Maxillofacial and Orthodontics Teams.To work alongside our Medical Practitioners as part of the Nursing Team. Assist in the treatment of patient, care for the general wellbeing of patients, assist with dental screening, carry out associated clerical work and help with the general smooth running of the department. Be able to deal with nervous patients, and reassure new patients. ### Main duties of the job Provide a comprehensive and efficient service for patients and their carers and to provide comprehensive support to clinicians throughout a wide range of clinical treatments To receive patients and prepare them for treatment responding to each individual patients needs Responsible for the wellbeing of patients undergoing treatment in the unit Assist with smooth running of maxillofacial surgery, orthodontic treatment and consultation clinics Ensure all documentation and outcome sheets are completed and processed appropriately Ensure compliance with Policies and Procedures and clinical guideline for self and for others Accurate preparation of clinical equipment for clinics ensuring that all equipment is checked, clean and in good working order, following infection control guidelines at all times Assist in carrying out audit and development as requested Be responsible for maintaining clinical standards within area of work. Use initiative and manage work load ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Specific Duties Applicable to Orthodontics Advise patients on oral hygiene and how to care for their braces, retainers and appliances at a level appropriate to patients needs and understanding Chairside assisting with orthodontic procedures Maintaining patients orthodontic records and correct storage and recording of Models Be open to undertake impression training If appropriately trained, to take radiographs If appropriately trained, to provide an oral health clinic for patients Maintain smooth running of orthodontic clinics and undertake clinic preparation on all levels ensuring that all equipment meets the trust policies for infection control and health and safety Assist the senior staff in maintaining departmental stock levels Liaise with laboratory staff and other departments involved with patients care Specific Duties Applicable to Oral Surgery Assist clinician with minor oral surgery and other maxillofacial surgery procedures ensuring aseptic technique is adhered to when required Advise patients, relatives or carers on pre-operative and post-operative instruction for maxillofacial surgery Ensure pre-operative checks are undertaken to check patient identity and all histology specimens are correctly labelled and sent to correct laboratory Deal with telephone enquiries from patients and provide information and reassurance as required To provide assistance in the operating theatre, ensuring patient safety during the procedure whist the patient is under general anaesthetic Specific Duties Applicable to Maxillofacial Clinics Chaperoning as necessary Provide a professional environment and welcome to patients Participate in the smooth running of the clinic involving other members of the multidisciplinary team Keep patients informed of any delay in clinic in a timely manner Ensure notes are in order when on clinic notes prep Professional Requirements Maintain registration with the General Dental Council Ensure mandatory CPD requirement is obtained by attending study sessions, completing on line study etc. Maintain and organise own Trust mandatory training Work to trust and department values, maintaining professionalism at all times with patients, visitor and colleagues Recognise and work within limits of your competence and maintain confidentiality Undertake any other duties to meet the changing needs and priorities of the service ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Preparing for patients treatments - Effective written and verbal communication skills - Ability to maintain accurate patient records - Be able to organise own clinic - Ability to teach oral health to patients ### Knowledge **Essential** - Some knowledge of orthodontic treatments - Knowledge of infection control procedures - Understanding of patient confidentiality and Data Protection ### Experience **Essential** - Dental nursing experience - Experience of working in a clinical setting as part of a dental team ### Qualifications **Essential** - National Examining Board for Dental Nurses Certificate of equivalent qualification - Registered with the General Dental Council - Be willing to undertake impression training - Up to date continuing professional development (CPD) ## Documents - [dental nurse jd (docx, 907.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10714520) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.