Dental nursing post with 18 Week Support, an insourcing provider working with NHS Trusts, supporting surgical lists in Southampton as part of NHS waiting list initiatives. The work is chairside and clerical support for dentists and oral surgeons, including tooth extractions, with patient preparation and infection control at the centre. It is a 12-week fixed-term post, and weekday and weekend flexibility is desirable. Applicants need GDC registration, recent oral surgery experience and at least two years post-qualification experience.
What the job involves
- Provide chairside and clerical support to dentists, oral surgeons and clinical teams
- Assist with dental extractions, oral surgery and clinical procedures
- Support patient care pathways
- Prepare patients, clinical rooms, equipment and instruments for treatment
- Provide patient reassurance and pre- and post-operative support
- Maintain infection control, clinical safety and patient confidentiality
Qualifications
- Relevant dental nursing qualification
Registration & licences
- GDC registration as a Dental Nurse
Experience
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience
- Recent NHS dental nursing experience, including at least 12 months in a substantive NHS role
- Recent hands-on experience of oral surgery or tooth extractions
- Experience in a dental, oral surgery or maxillofacial setting
Skills & knowledge
- Good knowledge of infection prevention and control and GDC standards
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Other
- Commitment to patient safety, high-quality care and continuing professional development
Nice to have
- Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
