Job overview
This Post is Based in Milton Keynes and covers 3 sites across the area. Eaglestone, Shipley court and Urgent care. Travel is essential.
We are looking for an experienced IV trained and qualified Dental nurse for a full time position in our community dental service
To carry out dental nursing duties to include assisting the dental clinician (e.g. Dentists, Dental Therapist/Hygienist) in treating Special Care and Paediatric patients. The postholder may also be required to assist patients within Secure Units and will be IV qualified with GA experience
1. Maintain high standards in Infection Prevention Control.
2. Assist the patient on their treatment journey.
3. Line management and leadership duties.
Main duties of the job
4. Ensure that the surgery is welcoming and prepared for the type of patient and treatment planned. Provide chair-side assistance to the clinician to include treating special care patients with learning and/or physical disabilities, patients with complex medical conditions, diagnosed Mental Health conditions, anxious children and adults, acting under the supervision and direction of the clinician. Assist in the provision of dental treatment on a domiciliary basis. Assist in the provision of dental treatment in secure settings. Assist in the provision of dental treatment under Inhalation/Intravenous sedation. Assist in the provision of dental care under general anaesthesia. Assist when carrying our screenings or epidemiological surveys including any related duties to support this. Direct line management.
5. To work with management and senior clinicians on allocated service specific area.
Working for our organisation
The Trust is committed to providing quality health & social care services, tailored to the needs of individuals, public & private organizations, delivered close to home. Our services are designed to increase wellbeing & provide opportunities for recovery. We want our employees to feel valued, challenged & supported.
Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. “Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."
As such, if you don’t meet the Transitional Provision (above)we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.
Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).
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