Dental Nurse

Job overview

**Subject to job matching**

Dental Nurse – Maternity cover

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered Dental Nurse to cover maternity leave, giving an insight into working for the Community Dental Service at East Cheshire NHS Trust.

This would be a fixed term, part time post, working 29 hours over 4 days per week at Weston Clinic, Macclesfield, until January 2028.

The post holder must be self-motivated, organised and experienced in general dental nursing, with excellent communication skills.

The successful recruit will

• Support the service in providing a unified approach to deliver a high standard of patient care.
• Be a key member of the dental team, to assist in the smooth operation and organisation of the surgeries and theatres.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet and deliver the needs of patients, their families, and carers.
• Assist in the provision of dental treatment in clinic and theatre settings, providing special care dentistry and paediatric exodontia services, providing clinical support in a range of treatments for a broad client base.
• Attend general anaesthetic sessions when required – following training.
• Carry out the decontamination, disinfection, sterilisation and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment, effectively.
• Be familiar with dental software for inputting of patient notes and charting.

Hours per week: 29

Main duties of the job

To support clinicians in a specialist community dental service delivering high-quality dental care in Special Care Dentistry and paediatric exodontia, to a wide range of patients; including those with complex medical conditions and challenging behaviours.

To provide chair side assistance, domicilary and theatre support as appropriate within the remit of a registered Dental Nurse with post certificate qualifications, for clinicians in the performance of their range of specialisms in dental treatment.

• To provide assistance and support to patients and carers at all times throughout patient journey of care, including patients with complex medical conditions and challenging behaviours.
• To carry out the decontamination process and storage of reusable dental instruments in accordance with HTM01-05 and standard operating procedures. Completing IPC (Infection Prevention Control) and decontamination logs as required.

To work efficiently and effectively as part of the dental team

To work within the General Dental Council scope of practice guidelines for dental care professionals, being accountable for own professional actions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

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.