Job Description

Join our dedicated NHS dental team in Peterborough We are looking for two passionate and qualified Dental Nurses to fill vital roles within our service This position offers the unique opportunity to provide essential chair-side support while also participating in rewarding community outreach and school screening programmes You will be a key player in delivering outstanding patient care in a dynamic and supportive environment Working Pattern One position to cover Monday to Friday thirty seven point five hours per week eight thirty to seventeen hundred One position to cover Monday and Tuesday only fifteen hours per week eight thirty to seventeen hundred An enhanced DBS check is required for this role Essential Skills You must hold the National Certificate for Dental Nurses or its equivalent and be registered with the General Dental Council without this your application cannot be considered Key Duties and Responsibilities Provide skilled chair-side assistance to the dentist anticipating needs and ensuring patient comfort throughout all procedures Prepare materials and handle instruments with accuracy and speed during a wide range of clinical treatments Assist with taking processing and mounting dental x-rays and participate in quality assurance Provide clear oral hygiene advice to patients and parents as directed by the dental officer Maintain the smooth running of the surgery including stock control and equipment care Use your judgement to anticipate needs and respond promptly to changes in treatment or medical emergencies Liaise with school staff to plan and deliver dental screening programmes accurately record findings and input data Provide administrative and nursing support for epidemiology surveys and other projects Manage patient records and communication with care and confidentiality especially for patients with complex needs or language barriers Handle appointments and telephone calls interpreting the needs of patients and clinicians efficiently Manage the administration for general anaesthetic lists at Addenbrookes Hospital including booking and paperwork and assist the dentist on the day Offer emotional support to anxious patients demonstrating patience and understanding Perform daily financial tasks such as cashing up and handling petty cash Use computer systems for patient data treatment planning and other essential services