Dental Nurse

Overview

Community Dental Services - Camden, Islington, Haringey, Enfield. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Dental Nurse to join our dynamic Community Dental team. We provide special care dentistry across ten boroughs in London, for adults and children in settings including community dental clinics, domiciliary, hospitals, oral surgery service and a fluoride varnish programme. Training will be provided to support you in this role and to meet your GDC/CPD requirements.

Job title:

Dental Nurse - Band 4

Location:

Camden, Islington, Haringey, Enfield; 8 Hunter Street, London WC1N 1BN

• Assisting the clinicians in the provision of all dental treatment clinically and on visits to patients  homes.
• Prepare surgeries for all dental procedures whilst maintaining a hygienic working environment.
• Communicate appropriately and sensitively with patients, families and carers to provide reassurance and support, taking into consideration differences in language, ability and culture.
• Undertake reception, clerical and administrative duties for the dental clinic(s)/service.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written).
• Organised and methodical.
• Competent in basic MS Office and IT applications.
• Possesses initiative, can be flexible.
• Ability to participate in and contribute to the dental team.
• Efficient and accurate in record keeping.

• Essential: NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent.
• Essential:
  Registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional.

• DNETC certificate or equivalent in fluoride varnish application.
• NEBDN certificate in conscious sedation.
• NEBDN certificate in Dental Radiography.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written).
• Organised and methodical.
• Competent in basic MS Office and IT applications.
• Possesses initiative, can be flexible.
• Ability to participate in and contribute to the dental team.
• Ability to deal with patients  needs in a caring and sensitive manner and to put them at ease.
• Efficient and accurate in record keeping.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) may be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address: 8 Hunter Street, London WC1N 1BN

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