Orthodontic Dental Nurse | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 28 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 Pro Rata Per Annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 September 2025 |
| Location: | Dorchester, DT1 2JY |
| Company: | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7406389/405-25-PST404ORTH |
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.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, 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. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
• 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 Sunday 14 Sep 2025
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