Dental Nurse Orthodontics
Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 24 October 2025
Are you looking for an exciting new role?
Provide high-quality, efficient chairside support to Orthodontists during patient treatments, ensuring excellent clinical care and patient experience. The role involves working closely with Orthodontic Technicians and other members of the Orthodontic and Maxillofacial team to deliver coordinated, patient-focused care.
In addition to clinical support, the post holder will contribute to the smooth running of the department by performing a range of administrative, clinical, and decontamination duties. All tasks must be carried out in line with GDC guidelines, NHS policies, and CQC regulations.
Main duties of the job
Provide direct chairside clinical assistance to the Orthodontist during patient treatments.
Deliver one-to-one support to ensure procedures run smoothly and efficiently.
Prepare and ensure the availability of all necessary dental instruments and equipment for clinical sessions.
Support the delivery of high-quality patient care, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
Work collaboratively with the Orthodontic Laboratory and all members of the orthodontic team to support effective treatment planning and care delivery.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Experience
* 2 years
* orthodontic nursing certificate
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.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£27,485 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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