Dental Nurse (Cambridge- Ely) Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
This post attracts a new hire bonus of £1,500 (pro- rata for part time staff), please see attached terms and conditions.
Cambridge and Ely -Free parking at both sites
Dental Nurses, qualified or newly qualified, we need you!
Have the opportunity to support vulnerable groups to gain access to treatment
Continue paid for studying while gaining on the job experience
Interested then read on…………..
We offer:
Potential flexible working hours
The opportunity to work with a Trust recognised as Outstanding by the CQC
Further training and progression…..paid for while working with highly experienced team
Your voice to be heard in an innovative team always looking to improve the service they provide
Excellent flexible benefits inc Pension, generous leave, sick pay, and further qualifications, plus access to other ‘inhouse’ services
These roles are based in Cambridge/Ely with free parking and access to local amenities.
If you are still reading this then click on the attached Job description to cross match your skills, and New Hire Bonus criteria.
We look forward to you joining us on a new journey!
Please note that should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised.
You will be:
Calm, patient, and caring, keen to support vulnerable groups in obtaining dental treatment
Have experience of dealing with, or the aptitude to deal with challenging situations at times
Qualified and able to provide treatments in a professional manner
Able to work some additional and out of hours cover if required
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.
The duties of the Dental Nurse are designed to maintain clinical and professional standards within the practice by working productively within a team.
We offer comprehensive treatment for vulnerable groups subject to their meeting the service eligibility criteria which includes children with social, behavioural and emotional problems, adults with physical and learning disabilities or complex medical problems and disadvantaged groups such as those whose disabilities mean that they need to be seen in a domiciliary setting. This may involve the additional use of sedation or general anaesthesia when appropriate.
Dental HealthCare Cambridgeshire operates from several locations. On rare occasions the post holder may at times be expected to cover sickness/holiday at another location.
Responsibility for the efficient and smooth day to day running of the surgery involving good dexterity skills and accuracy during procedures for the mixing of materials and the handling of fine instruments
Have a good knowledge of all dental equipment, its uses and its basic maintenance e.g., chair and suction units, sterilizers, handpieces, etc
You are encouraged and supported to gain further knowledge and post registration qualifications,
A broad knowledge of health and safety issues is required e.g., COSHH, RIDDOR, sharps injuries.
Please see attached JD & PS for further details.
