Dental Nurse

Job overview

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic registered dental nurse to join our Community Dental Service, part of the  Specialised Dental Service of Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust.

The Specialised Dental Service provides both Community Dental Services and PDS services at several sites across the Wirral area and may include treatment on a domiciliary basis

Many patients have  complex needs and may be referred to the service for one-off courses of treatment or may be cared for on an on-going basis within the service.

The role may  include provision of support to, and supervision of dental professionals in training.  Previous experience in this field is advantageous.

You should be confident, be able to work under pressure and have the ability to communicate with staff at all levels throughout the organisation.

Candidates must hold a recognised dental nurse qualification and be registered with the  GDC. This should be confirmed in your application.

Main duties of the job

• To provide support to dentists delivering general dentistry, adult and paediatric special care dentistry and paediatric exodontia services , including the use of inhalation and intravenous sedation and  general anaesthetic.
• To ensure that the service delivery within the Specialised  Dental Services is in line with National and Local guidance
• To provide training and support for dental professions in training where required, including  undergraduate dental professionals and dentists in foundation training , dental core training and Specialist training.
• This list is not exhaustive

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To provide support to dentists delivering general dentistry, adult and paediatric special care dentistry and paediatric exodontia services , including the use of inhalation and intravenous sedation and  general anaesthetic.
• To ensure that the service delivery within the Specialised  Dental Services is in line with National and Local guidance
• To provide training and support for dental professions in training where required, including  undergraduate dental professionals and dentists in foundation training , dental core training and Specialist training.
• This list is not exhaustive - full details of role are outlined in the attached job description.