Bank Orthodontic Dental Nurse | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Are you a Dental Nurse looking for an interesting role in orthodontics?

We have a great opportunity for a dental nurse to join our busy and friendly team on an As & When basis to cover for sickness and holidays.

• Provide comprehensive support to the Clinical staff in all aspect of orthodontic treatment and dental surgery management
• Prepare clinical areas including instrument care and management, cross infection control, managing equipment and materials as required.
• Support the team in providing high quality patient focussed care

• Full GDC registration
• Hold a Certificate of Dental Nursing or equivalent NVQ
• Experience of dental nursing preferably in a hospital setting

• An opportunity to learn more about orthodontic nursing
• A chance to work with a large multidisciplinary team including therapists, hygienists, technicians, oral health educators and orthodontic nurses.

• Assisting Orthodontic Department Clinical staff in all relevant aspects of Orthodontic treatment for patients to include 4 handed assistance in all clinical procedures.
• Responsible for decontamination of instruments burs/bands prior to packing and sending to CSU
• Aid in taking of patient records including photography, height recording and other duties as required.
• Provide guidance and instruction to patients concerning Orthodontic treatment and maintenance of Orthodontic appliances.
• Taking phone calls when appropriate from patients where advice and / reassurance is sought.

This advert closes on Thursday 6 Feb 2025