Dental Nurse

Job Summary

The University of Suffolk Dental CIC in Ipswich is looking for experienced dental nurses to join our team on a full or part-time basis. Advance your career and expand your skills in a supportive and progressive environment. Come and join our amazing team in our state‑of‑the‑art dental facility and truly make a difference to local people.

Supporting the wider dental team, this key role will provide dental nurse support and work alongside dentists, dental therapists/hygienists, receptionists in the care of service users.

Full-time and part-time positions available.

Main Duties

• Reassuring service users and explaining dental procedures especially when there may be communication difficulties.
• Monitoring, supporting service users through relevant behavioural techniques.
• Identifying any complications and taking the necessary actions consistent with agreed local and national protocols.
• Recording treatment, for example, baseline charting, clinical treatments and periodontal charting from the dental operators instructions.
• Assisting the operator in organising the days activities.
• Monitoring day lists and appointment diary and updating as necessary.
• Preparing the surgery for use at the beginning of the session and clearing up at the end of the session.
• Arranging for the timely supply of materials and laboratory work.
• Preparing filling and impression materials, instruments, equipment, dressings and syringes as requested by the dental operator.
• Maintaining hand pieces, aspirators and other equipment.

Requirements

• Experience working as a dental nurse in a variety of settings
• Personable, highly motivated, flexible, reliable, and organised
• Ability to keep calm and professional in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong teamwork ability with an enthusiastic attitude
• Full immunisation
• Current professional indemnity and registration with the GDC and the ability and commitment to maintain this

About Us

We are an innovative Dental Social Enterprise and a unique partnership between the University of Suffolk and Suffolk and North‑East Essex Integrated Care Board that really wants to make a difference to people through the delivery of accessible NHS dental care. We are a purpose‑led and values‑driven organisation. Our mission is clear; we are here to deliver ordinary dental care with extraordinary care. We care about the wellbeing of our staff and offer a flexible suite of benefits.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Workplace pension
• Opportunities for professional development and CPD
• Uniform
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• State‑of‑the‑art dental facilities
• Flexible working arrangements to suit work‑life balance

Job Details

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: AC1455934IpsDN

Job location: University of Suffolk Dental CIC, James Hehir Building, University Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0FS

Person Specification

Essential

• Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent.
• National Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Dental Council

Desirable

• Certificate for the examination in the care of the service user by the awarding body, the National Examination Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN).
• Certificate in Dental Radiography.
• NEBDN Oral Health Certificate in Oral Health Education, or Certificate in Extended Duties Dental Nursing
• Willing to work towards at least one of the above qualifications.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

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