Orthodontic Dental Nurse | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 21 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £26,530 - £29,114 Pro Rata Per Annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2025 |
| Location: | Dorchester, DT1 2JY |
| Company: | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7202723/405-25-NM253ORTH |
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.
This position is available part time, 3 days per week; Monday, Wednesday & Thursday.
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.
This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Jun 2025
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