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.

Advanceyour career and expand your skills in a supportive and progressive environment.Come and join our amazing team in our state-of-the-artdental 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 of the job

• Reassuring service users and explaining dental procedures especially when there may be communication difficulties.

• Monitoring,supporting service users through relevant behavioural techniques.

• Identifyingany complications and taking the necessary actions consistent with agreed localand national protocols.

• Recording treatment, for example, baseline charting, clinicaltreatmentsand periodontal charting from the dental operators instructions.

• Assistingthe operator in organising thedaysactivities.

• Monitoring day lists and appointment diary andupdatingas necessary.

• Preparing the surgery for use at the beginning of the session and clearing up at the end of the session.

• Arranging for thetimelysupply of materials and laboratory work.

• Preparing filling and impression materials, instruments, equipment,dressingsand syringes as requested by thedental operator.

• Maintaining hand pieces,aspiratorsand other equipment.

Requirements

• Experienceworking 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 GDCand 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 different 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. These include:

• 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