Dental NurseNHS

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate GDC registered dental nurse, to join our Oral Health and Maxillofacial Outpatient team at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. We can offer the opportunity to work in an interesting and challenging environment with continuing professional development opportunities.

As a GDC registered nurse, you will work alongside, Registered Staff Nurses, Registered Nursing Associates, Health Care Support Workers, Housekeeper and other healthcare professionals. We have onsite x-ray facilities, sterile services, photography, phlebotomy, an inhouse laboratory and histopathology support.

This part-time post is rotational across the above clinics and 33.25 hours a week.

The Oral Health Department is based on Level 2, Outpatients West, at the NNUH.

Main duties of the job

This varied role, works across a range of clinics including orthodontics, orthognathic, restorative, head and neck, maxillofacial services, new patient assessment and minor oral surgery. The successful candidate will also develop skills relevant to these areas.

We require a GDC Registered Dental Nurse to assist with the above clinics. Experience desirable, although not essential, as full inhouse training will be given.

We welcome applications from GDC Dental Nurses who are motivated to learn, adaptable, and passionate about delivering high standards of care, infection prevention and clinical safety, in addition to maintaining patient dignity and comfort and promoting a positive patient experience.

Job description

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6133 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics