Dental Nurse
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 September 2025 |
| Location: | Stanley, DH9 0AB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9439-2526-0706 |
Summary
Reception of patients, preparing them for dental treatment and supervision of the patient until they leave the department. The efficient preparation of the surgery and stock control. Knowledge of all dental procedures. Assisting the dental officer in all clinical dental procedures. Processing and mounting of x-ray films. Dealing with and providing support for emergency patients and trauma cases. To carry out oral hygiene instruction and diet advice in the clinical setting, for patients with a diverse range of needs. Dealing effectively with medically compromised and emotionally disturbed patients. Patients with learning difficulties and compromised mobility. Patients who could be potentially violent. To organize and carry out pre-operative checks including blood pressure/INR/Glucose levels. (after appropriate training) Assisting in the safe transfer of patients with compromised mobility to and from the dental chair. This can include the use of specialized equipment such as a hoist; slip sheet, transfer board or Rota stand. (after appropriate training) Responsible for decontamination. Frequent exposure to high risk working conditions, body fluids, patients with infectious diseases. Dealing with potentially harmful chemicals. Responsible for monitoring, care and safe use of equipment. To assist in dental screening programs. To take part in dental training programs and other training as appropriate. To ensure all mandatory essential training is carried out. To ensure all Health and Safety responsibilities are carried out in line with the Trust requirements. Sedation and General Anaesthetic To assist the clinician during conscious sedation, including relative analgesia sedation. (If you do not hold a Certificate in Conscious Sedation, training and qualification will be required) Monitoring of gases and changing cylinders where appropriate. Routine daily checks and regular maintenance of the sedation equipment. Liaising with the Day Surgery Team to arrange pre-operative assessments To work with the theatre team, assisting the surgeon throughout the dental procedures Recording patient data and ensuring holistic care of patients during pre and post- operative periods. Organizing patient beds and patient records as appropriate. Actively involved in Clinical Governance within the Trust, and following policies and protocols to improve service provision. Involvement in Clinical Audit, both regionally and nationally. Assist the clinician during dental screenings and epidemiology surveys, ensuring all paperwork is prepared and completed. National Dental Survey is carried out annually. Staff will be calibrated.