Job Description

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 on an As & When basis to cover for sickness and holidays.

You will:
Provide comprehensive support to the Clinical staff in all aspect of orthodontic treatment and dental surgery management

Prepare clinical areas including instrument care and management, cross infection control, managing equipment and materials as required.

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

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.

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 CSU

Aid in taking of patient records including photography, 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 / reassurance is sought.