We are looking for 6 student dental nurses to join us who are dedicated and committed people who will work towards the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) in the Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (RQF).
Responsibilities
- Assisting the dental staff to reassure and inform the patient of further treatment and appointments.
- Being aware of language and culture issues and dealing with these in a sensitive manner.
- Preparing dental materials, instruments, and equipment for each clinic and cleaning used items at the end of each session in a safe and competent manner.
- Assisting with the treatment of patients in accordance with all Trust policies.
- When appropriate, assisting patients receiving Regional Analgesia, Intravenous Sedation or General Anaesthetic treatment and providing pre‑ and post‑operative care.
- Washing, sterilisation, disinfection and storage of dental instruments and equipment in line with UHBW cross‑infection policies.
- Providing dental assistance/cover across a number of sites including outreach community clinics.
- Promoting a professional and responsible manner at all times, including conforming to the Trust’s uniform policy and promoting the Trust’s Core Values.
- Working under supervision of the Senior Dental Nurses to ensure the smooth operational running of the department.
- Undertaking general cleaning of surfaces and equipment to maintain a high standard of cleanliness.
- Dealing competently and safely with hazardous and toxic waste material.
- Taking direction and additional duties as required by the Senior Dental Nurses and Dental Nurse Tutor within the Scope of Practice of a Dental Nurse.
Qualifications & Experience
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Manually dextrous.
- The ability to act in a professional manner.
- Self‑motivated.
- A team player.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A good level of computer literacy.
- Work experience as a Dental Nurse (desirable).
- Work experience within the Healthcare sector (supportive).
- Respectful, innovative and collaborative.
- GCSE/Predicted (grade 4 or above) English Language.
- GCSE/Predicted (grade 4 or above) Science (Biology).
- GCSE/Predicted (grade 4 or above) Mathematics.
- GCSE/Predicted (grade 4 or above) ICT (desirable).
- Cambridge National – Level 2 Health & Social Care (Pass or above).
Additional Requirements
- Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.
This is an exciting time for our excellent training programme as upon successful achievement of the qualification it can be used towards UCAS points to further careers. The successful candidates will be fully supported by our experienced Dental Nurse Tutors and nursing staff and will be provided with theoretical and practical teaching alongside clinical experience. The course will run for 18 months and will commence in October 2026.
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