At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist dentists in providing NHS care and treatment within a prison dental clinic.
- Company: Join Time for Teeth, a forward-thinking healthcare provider in Yorkshire & the Humber.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, holiday perks, CPD training, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for overtime and further qualifications.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: GDC Registered dental nurse with 2+ years of experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Time for Teeth are looking for a qualified dental nurse to join our Yorkshire & the Humber team to work as a dental nurse within the dental clinic located in HMP Wetherby. Working for Time for Teeth LTD you will be based within the prison service assisting the dentists and dental therapists in providing a full range of NHS care and treatment to patients.
Salary: Competitive hourly rate
Days/Hours: 37.5 hours per week 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday
Based: HMP Wetherby
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, friendly and highly motivated individual. You must have the ability to work closely with other members of staff as well as being able to work off your own initiative. A caring attitude, good communication and work ethic are all essential.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Keep the clinical areas and equipment clean, tidy and sterile.
- Ensuring CQC requirements are met and complied with.
- Providing clinical chairside support to the dentist.
- Maintaining stock levels of consumables within clinic.
- Setting up and decontamination of instruments.
- Maintaining and updating patient records.
- Completing monthly company performance reports.
- Ensure the care and wealth of patients.
- Be familiar and comply with all health and safety rules including PPE, COSHH, Infection control and waste disposal.
- Attend and complete training in line with the GDC registration requirements.
- Completing laboratory requests forms.
- Other duties as required for the efficient operation of the service.
What will we need from you?
- Be a GDC Registered dental nurse
- Be fully qualified with 2 years or more experience
- Hold dental Indemnity Insurance upon appointment
- Be able to pass a DBS enhanced check and clear prison vetting procedures.
What Time for Teeth can offer you!
- A competitive rate of pay
- A rewarding position working within an integrated healthcare system.
- Holiday increasing with length of service after 2, 5 and 10 years service.
- GDC registration paid.
- Mileage paid when over 100 mile round trips
- Online subscription to a CPD service
- Yearly CPD training days
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Uniform provided
- Opportunities for overtime.
- Ongoing career development in an ever-expanding company with excellent career progression pathways.
- Opportunities to complete post qualifications such as Radiography, OHE, Fluoride applications and impression taking courses.
Please note successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and complete prison security vetting.
Dental Nurse - HMYOI Wetherby in Yorkshire employer: Time for Teeth
Time for Teeth is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work as a dentist in the supportive environment of HMP Parc in Bridgend, Wales. With a focus on professional development and a fixed day rate free from UDA targets or lab bills, our team fosters a culture of collaboration and growth, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the dental field.
