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Job Summary
Are you a Dental Nurse looking for an interesting role in orthodontics?
Job 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 full time, Monday to Friday. You will be based at Royal Bournemouth Hospital (Bournemouth) and also be required to work at Dorset County Hospital (Dorchester).
Main duties of the job
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
About Us
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.
* An opportunity to work across multiple hospitals, to gain experience working with numerous clinicians.
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.
Details
Date posted
19 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
405-25-PST285ODN
Job locations
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* 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.
* Travelling between both Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Dorset County Hospital when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* 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.
* Travelling between both Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Dorset County Hospital when required.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Previous experience working either in Practice / Community / Hospital
Essential
Education, Qualifications & Training
* Hold a Certificate of Dental Nursing or equivalent NVQ
* Full Registration with GDC
Essential
Skills & Abilities
* Ability to work in a team
* Good organisational ability
* Good communication skills
* Good understanding of cross infection control within the surgery
* Knowledge of confidentiality in the work place
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Ability to work in a team
* Good organisational ability
* Good communication skills
* Good understanding of cross infection control within the surgery
* Knowledge of confidentiality in the work place
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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