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Are you a qualified or newly qualified Dental Nurse?
Looking for a challenging role to work with Dentists at the top of their game in the NHS?
In a role where each day brings new opportunities to help patients either in an emergency, or from vulnerable groups?
And want the opportunity to enhance your knowledge & qualifications?
Then this is the role for you…………..
You Will Be
Calm, patient & caring keen to support vulnerable groups in obtaining dental treatments
Have experience of dealing with, or the aptitude to deal with challenging situations at times
Qualified & able to provide treatments in a professional manner
Able to work additional hours if offered
We Offer
Potential flexible working hours
The opportunity to with a Trust recognised as Outstanding by the CQC
Further training & progression within an extremely experienced team
The chance to be innovative & be part of a team where new ideas are encouraged
Excellent benefits inc Pension, generous leave, sick pay, and further qualifications
The role is based in Peterborough, with free parking and access to local amenities.
If this sounds like you then please read the attached Job description
We look forward to you application, and then joining us!
"Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 9th October 2025"
Main Duties And Responsibilities
Chair-side assistance for the dentist. Speed and accuracy will be required during all procedures with little or no margin for error. Preparation of filling / Impression materials, anticipating requirements of the clinician and patient. Observing and supporting the patient during treatment. You are there to always chaperone the dentist and be prepared to act as a witness.
Follow Trust/Local infection control procedures to ensure high standards of patient safety.
You must have a broad knowledge of health and safety issues is required e.g., COSHH, RIDDOR, sharps injuries.
Assist the dentist during the taking of x-rays, participate in quality assurance.
If appropriate, advise the patient/parent/carer on principals of oral hygiene as directed by the dental officer.
Follow medicine management procedures in line with Trust policy.
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There’s one reason why our services are outstanding – and that’s our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joanne Cope Job title: Dental Service Manager Email address: joanne.cope@nhs.net Telephone number: 01480 847559
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