Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Dental Nurse, 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 provide a first‑class service.
You will assist our clinicians in a variety of settings including:
* Special care dentistry
* Inhalation and IV sedation
* Orthodontics
* School surveys such as BASCD
* General anaesthesia
* Domiciliary visits; supporting nursing staff with delivery of inhalation sedation training, CPD support and post‑certificate funding.
This placement will be based in Banbury Road Dental Clinic with the expectation to travel between nine dental clinics within our service when required. Our clinical sessions are Monday to Friday and usual working hours are between 8.30 am – 4.30 pm. Flexibility in your approach to work is therefore essential and you must be able to travel easily around the county. Travelling outside of your base will be covered by travel expenses.
Qualifications
* GCSEs or equivalent in literacy and numeracy
* National Certificate in Dental Nursing/Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing, post‑certificate such as sedation, radiography, oral health, or dental chair‑side assistance in patient care of all ages and backgrounds
* Demonstrable knowledge of cross‑infection control standards
* Ability to use own initiative, work under pressure to prioritise tasks and anticipate needs during treatment, with previous experience in a community or hospital setting
* Familiarity with dental software packages (e.g. R4)
* Ability to supervise trainees and unqualified staff
* Effective communication skills with a wide range of patients and staff
* Willingness to participate and contribute to the team, good organisational skills, and registration with the General Dental Council
* Ability to travel between sites to meet the needs of the service, some of which are not easily served by public transport
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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