Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Dental Nurse, who is registered with the GDC to join our team in Oxfordshire Community Dental Services. This is an ideal career opportunity for anyone looking to develop their existing skills and to provide a first‑class service.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”. Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”.
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Responsibilities
* Assist clinicians in special care dentistry.
* Assist clinicians in inhalation and IV sedation.
* Assist clinicians in orthodontics.
* Assist clinicians in school surveys such as BASCD.
* Assist clinicians in general anaesthesia.
* Assist clinicians in domiciliary visits – support nursing staff to work in all the above aspects of dentistry, including delivery of inhalation sedation training, CPD support and post‑certificate funding.
* Work at the East Oxford Dental Clinic with the expectation to travel between nine dental clinics within our service when required.
* Attend clinical sessions Monday to Friday, with usual working hours between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm.
* Maintain flexibility and travel easily around the county; travelling outside of your base will be covered by travel expenses.
Benefits
* Excellent opportunities for career progression.
* Access to tailored individual and Trust‑wide learning and development.
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service.
* NHS discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers.
* Competitive pension scheme.
* Lease car scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Mental Health First Aiders.
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply).
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.
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