• Job Description

  Req#: C9405-25-0187?language=en&page=254&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you a Dental Nurse looking for an interesting role in orthodontics?

  We have a great opportunity for a dental nurse to join our busy and friendly team. The position is available on a Flexibly Employed basis.

  Disclaimer: As a Bank Worker, the nature of your engagement will be seen as on a day-to-day basis. You are entitled to choose whether to accept engagements which will be offered to you. A statement does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is the Trust under any obligation to offer you any engagement or further engagement under these terms. The job description for this Bank role relates to the equivalent substantive position. Whilst engaged by the Trust you would be expected to operate within the requirements of the job description.

  Main duties of the job

  You will:

  • Provide comprehensive support to the Clinical staff in all aspect of orthodontic treatment and dental surgery management
  • The preparation of clinical areas including instrument care and management, cross infection control, managing equipment and materials as required.
  • Work with the Support the team in providing high quality patient focussed care

  You have:

  • Full GDC registration
  • Hold a Certificate of Dental Nursing or equivalent NVQ
  • Experience of dental nursing preferably in a hospital setting

  About us

  We can offer you:

  • An opportunity to learn more about orthodontic nursing
  • A chance to work with a large multidisciplinary team including therapists, hygienists, technicians, oral health educators and orthodontic nurses.

  We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.

  Details

  Date posted

  13 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £26,530 to £29,114 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

  Contract

  Bank

  Working pattern

  Flexible working

  Reference number

  405-25-AHP231BORTH

  Job locations

  Dorset County Hospital

  Williams Avenue

  Dorchester

  DT1 2JY

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Assisting Orthodontic Department Clinical staff in all relevant aspects of Orthodontic treatment for patients to include 4 handed assistance in all clinical procedures.
  • Responsible for decontamination of instruments burs/bands prior to packing and sending to SSD
  • Aid in taking of patient records including photography, digital scanning, height recording and other duties as required.
  • Provide guidance and instruction to patients concerning Orthodontic treatment and maintenance of Orthodontic appliances.
  • Taking phone calls when appropriate from patients where advice and /or reassurance is sought.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Assisting Orthodontic Department Clinical staff in all relevant aspects of Orthodontic treatment for patients to include 4 handed assistance in all clinical procedures.
  • Responsible for decontamination of instruments burs/bands prior to packing and sending to SSD
  • Aid in taking of patient records including photography, digital scanning, height recording and other duties as required.
  • Provide guidance and instruction to patients concerning Orthodontic treatment and maintenance of Orthodontic appliances.
  • Taking phone calls when appropriate from patients where advice and /or reassurance is sought.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge & Experience

  Essential

  • Previous experience working either in Practice / Community / Hospital

  Educatiopn, Qualifications & Training

  Essential

  • Hold a Certificate of Dental Nursing or equivalent NVQ
  • Full Registration with GDC

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Ability to work in a team
  • Good organisational ability
  • Good communication skills
  • Good understanding of cross infection control within the dental surgery
  • Knowledge of confidentiality in the work place

  Person Specification

  Knowledge & Experience

  Essential

  • Previous experience working either in Practice / Community / Hospital

  Educatiopn, Qualifications & Training

  Essential

  • Hold a Certificate of Dental Nursing or equivalent NVQ
  • Full Registration with GDC

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Ability to work in a team
  • Good organisational ability
  • Good communication skills
  • Good understanding of cross infection control within the dental surgery
  • Knowledge of confidentiality in the work place

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Dorset County Hospital

  Williams Avenue

  Dorchester

  DT1 2JY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Dorset County Hospital

  Williams Avenue

  Dorchester

  DT1 2JY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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