Qualified Dental Nurse

Saarthy; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cheltenham is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Dental Nurse for a part-time role in a general dental practice. This fixed-term position will involve providing clinical support, conducting patient assessments, and ensuring effective practice management. The ideal candidate will have GDC registration and experience as a Dental Nurse. Join a dedicated team offering training and a supportive care environment to deliver the best patient outcomes.

Benefits

Access to training for CPD

Caring and calm work environment

Varied caseload

Qualifications

• GDC registration or awaiting registration number is required.
• Previous experience as a Dental Nurse post-qualification is necessary.
• Proficiency in computer and keyboard skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone assessments and management advice to patients.
• Conduct performance checks on dental equipment.
• Set up and close down surgeries per infection control guidelines.
• Perform reception duties and understand patient charges.
• Maintain stock control in the surgeries.
• Undertake clinical telephone assessments using SDCEP guidance.

Education

National Certificate for Dental Nurses

NVQ equivalent

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Job Summary

This role is offered on a fixed term basis for 12 months. The hours are part‑time, 12 hours per month. Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment.

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic Dental Nurse looking to work with routine and urgent care patients in a general dental practice setting? This role offers the opportunity to provide chairside assistance and triage advice to patients at Springbank Dental Clinic (Out of Hours) in Cheltenham.

Benefits

• A varied caseload – every day brings new challenges
• Access to training to maintain your CPD and boost your clinical skills – CPD included
• A caring and calm environment where our dedicated team of dental professionals can offer the best possible care for patients

Main Duties

• Providing telephone assessments of patients with dental symptoms and offer management advice and onward referral as appropriate
• Use of all dental equipment, conducting performance checks and identifying maintenance issues
• Setting up and closing down surgeries following infection control guidelines
• Carry out reception duties as required, including understanding patient charges and exemptions
• Carry out stock control and maintenance of stock in the surgeries
• Undertake definitive clinical telephone assessments of patients with dental symptoms using SDCEP guidance

Qualifications & Experience

• GDC registration (or newly qualified dental nurses awaiting GDC registration number)
• National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ equivalent
• Previous experience working as a Dental Nurse post‑qualification
• Computer and keyboard proficiency
• Experience of using dental software
• Experience of dental triage (desirable)

Professional Requirements

• Must be able to undertake statutory and mandatory training and physical interventions; fitness for physical intervention will be assessed by Occupational Health
• Not eligible for sponsorship as per UK Visa and Immigration rules and regulations
• Subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration

Job Details

Band: 4
Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
Working pattern: Part‑time
Reference number: 327‑25‑1040
Location: Springbank Resource, Community Resource Centre, Springbank Way, Cheltenham, GL51 0LG

Employer

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Website: https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/