Job Description

The closing date is 10th Aug 2025

Job summary

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Dental Nurse to work with our team, based in West Mendip Hospital but also within the Oral and Maxillofacial Unit in Yeovil District Hospital as required.


This position will give the successful candidate the opportunity to work within our Skin Surgery service as well as Minor Oral surgery lists and New/review clinics.


Working with various clinicians.


The ability to work as a team player and be flexible to the needs of the service is essential.


To have high professional standards and enthusiasm to learn and develop.


Flexible 28.5 hours a week, over 3 days.


Minimum 2 years' experience is required.


For further information please contact Lisa Gurd - Lead Dental Nurse

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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To provide chair side, and first support assistance to the respective consultants in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontic and Restorative Dentistry.


To ensure that the best possible Dental Nursing Care is delivered to patients including those with complex medical, physical and emotional needs.


To manage outpatient clinics and day surgery/ general theatre lists on a day to day basis.


Please see JD for further duties.

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breath taking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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Please see attached & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

GDC Registered Dental Nurse

Experience

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Essential

2 years experience.


#

Desirable

Oral surgery/Theatre experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Professional Registration

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

For help with your application, contact:

Lisa Gurd


lisa.Gurd@somersetft.nhs.uk


07393740100

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 4

Salary

26530.00 to 29114.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-Time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-2691

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT