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full time 5 days per week based at Aylesbury with regular travel to Amersham and High Wycombe. Travel across sites is essential. Hours of work 8:45 - 16:45 Monday to Friday
To carry out dental nursing duties to include assisting the dental clinician (e.g. Dentists, Dental Therapist/Hygienist) in treating Special Care and Paediatric patients. The post-holder will also be required to assist patients within Secure Units.
- Maintain high standards in Infection Prevention Control
- Assist the patient on their treatment journey
Main duties of the job
- Ensure that the surgery is welcoming and prepared for the type of patient and treatment planned.
- Provide chair-side assistance to the clinician to include treating special care patients with learning and/or physical disabilities, patients with complex medical conditions, diagnosed Mental Health conditions, anxious children and adults, acting under the supervision and direction of the clinician.
- Assist in the provision of dental treatment on a domiciliary basis.
- (Following training) assist in the provision of dental treatment under Inhalation sedation.
- (Following training) to assist in the provision of dental care under general anaesthesia.
- May be required to assist when carrying our screenings or epidemiological surveys including any related duties to support this
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Responsible for general preparation and organisation of the surgery and the correct function of clinical equipment.
- Maintain high standards Infection Prevention Control.
- Ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
- Constantly interpret the needs of patients, carers and clinicians and be able to deal with them promptly and efficiently.
- Work within the framework of National Guidance, Trust Policies and Service Local Operating Procedures.
- Assist the clinician with the completion of patient records, including the use of a computerised system.
- Empathetic manner required to provide reassurance and support for patients during their treatment.
- Calm and reassure patients who exhibit challenging behaviour.
- Carry out clerical duties associated with the running of the clinic, i.e. appointment making, answering telephone calls and general enquiries, collection of mail, taking and accounting of monies received as necessary.
- Undertake specific duties delegated by the Clinicians, Senior management team and Dental Nurse Manager.
- May include stores/stock control duties at specified clinic as required.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of cross infection control standards
- Understands & promotes equality, diversity and human rights in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality in the workplace.
Experience
Essential
- Current or recent experience working as a dental nurse with clinical commitment in hospital, salaried or general dental service
- Able to supervise trainees and unqualified staff
- Clerical experience of using dental software packages
Desirable
- Previous NHS Experience within a specialised service
- Experience of assisting with provision of care under general anaesthesia
- Experience of assisting with provision of care under inhalation sedation
- Experience of assisting with provision of care on a domiciliary basis
- Experience of working in secure settings
- Experience of working with a dentist to carry out screenings or epidemiological surveys
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education up to GCSE O level standard / NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
- Current and Full UK registration with General Dental Council
Desirable
- Additional relevant Dental Nurse Certificate
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to develop & maintain high standards of communication both orally and in writing with people about difficult matters & / in difficult situations
- Ability to prioritise & plan own workload to meet deadlines & competing demands
Desirable
- Ability to negotiate and influence where appropriate.
Personal disposition
Essential
- Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake role effectively
- Ability to maintain quality in own work and encourage others to do so.
- Willing to develop own skills & knowledge & provide information to others to help their development.
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This advert is for Dental Nurse with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Dental nurse role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Jul 2026.
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