Job summary
Part time minimum of 3 days per week or full time 5 days per week covering Aylesbury, Amersham and High Wycombe. Travel across sites is essential. Hours of work 8:45 - 16:45 Monday to Friday
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 post-holder will also be required to assist patients within Secure Units.
- Maintain high standards in Infection Prevention Control
- Assist the patient on their treatment journey
Main duties of the job
- 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.
- (Following training) assist in the provision of dental treatment under Inhalation sedation.
- (Following training) to assist in the provision of dental care under general anaesthesia.
- May be required to assist when carrying our screenings or epidemiological surveys including any related duties to support this
About us
You should show
- COMPASSION, contribute to a caring and kind environment and recognise that what you do and say helps can make the lives of others better.
- RESPECT everyone and acknowledge and welcome people's differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic.
- EMPOWER others and continually try to provide information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs.
- Work in PARTNERSHIP
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).
For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for general preparation and organisation of the surgery and the correct function of clinical equipment.
- Maintain high standards Infection Prevention Control.
- Ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
- Constantly interpret the needs of patients, carers and clinicians and be able to deal with them promptly and efficiently.
- Work within the framework of National Guidance, Trust Policies and Service Local Operating Procedures.
- Assist the clinician with the completion of patient records, including the use of a computerised system.
- Empathetic manner required to provide reassurance and support for patients during their treatment.
- Calm and reassure patients who exhibit challenging behaviour.
- Carry out clerical duties associated with the running of the clinic, i.e. appointment making, answering telephone calls and general enquiries, collection of mail, taking and accounting of monies received as necessary.
- Undertake specific duties delegated by the Clinicians, Senior management team and Dental Nurse Manager.
- May include stores/stock control duties at specified clinic as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for general preparation and organisation of the surgery and the correct function of clinical equipment.
- Maintain high standards Infection Prevention Control.
- Ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
- Constantly interpret the needs of patients, carers and clinicians and be able to deal with them promptly and efficiently.
- Work within the framework of National Guidance, Trust Policies and Service Local Operating Procedures.
- Assist the clinician with the completion of patient records, including the use of a computerised system.
- Empathetic manner required to provide reassurance and support for patients during their treatment.
- Calm and reassure patients who exhibit challenging behaviour.
- Carry out clerical duties associated with the running of the clinic, i.e. appointment making, answering telephone calls and general enquiries, collection of mail, taking and accounting of monies received as necessary.
- Undertake specific duties delegated by the Clinicians, Senior management team and Dental Nurse Manager.
- May include stores/stock control duties at specified clinic as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education up to GCSE O level standard / NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
- Current and Full UK registration with General Dental Council
Desirable
- Additional relevant Dental Nurse Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Current or recent experience working as a dental nurse with clinical commitment in hospital, salaried or general dental service
- Able to supervise trainees and unqualified staff
- Clerical experience of using dental software packages
Desirable
- Previous NHS Experience within a specialised service
- Experience of assisting with provision of care under general anaesthesia
- Experience of assisting with provision of care under inhalation sedation
- Experience of assisting with provision of care on a domiciliary basis
- Experience of working in secure settings
- Experience of working with a dentist to carry out screenings or epidemiological surveys
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of cross infection control standards
- Understands & promotes equality, diversity and human rights in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality in the workplace.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to develop & maintain high standards of communication both orally and in writing with people about difficult matters & / in difficult situations
- Ability to prioritise & plan own workload to meet deadlines & competing demands
Desirable
- Ability to negotiate and influence where appropriate.
Personal Disposition
Essential
- Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake role effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education up to GCSE O level standard / NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
- Current and Full UK registration with General Dental Council
Desirable
- Additional relevant Dental Nurse Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Current or recent experience working as a dental nurse with clinical commitment in hospital, salaried or general dental service
- Able to supervise trainees and unqualified staff
- Clerical experience of using dental software packages
Desirable
- Previous NHS Experience within a specialised service
- Experience of assisting with provision of care under general anaesthesia
- Experience of assisting with provision of care under inhalation sedation
- Experience of assisting with provision of care on a domiciliary basis
- Experience of working in secure settings
- Experience of working with a dentist to carry out screenings or epidemiological surveys
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of cross infection control standards
- Understands & promotes equality, diversity and human rights in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality in the workplace.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to develop & maintain high standards of communication both orally and in writing with people about difficult matters & / in difficult situations
- Ability to prioritise & plan own workload to meet deadlines & competing demands
Desirable
- Ability to negotiate and influence where appropriate.
Personal Disposition
Essential
- Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake role effectively
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
