Dental NurseinWest Midlands inWest MidlandsPUBLISHED THU 9 JAN 2025

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Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS TrustrwvAQdcN

Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment, collaborating closely with dentists and therapists.

Ability to make a positive impact on patient care by providing high standards of dental support.

Engagement in a variety of duties, including both clinical and occasional reception tasks, increasing job diversity.

Chance to work across multiple clinics, enhancing professional experience and adaptability.

Role model for professionalism, allowing personal and professional growth through leadership and responsibility.

Ensured career stability and recognition through registration with the General Dental Council.

Potential for ongoing development and training opportunities within the NHS framework, fostering continuous learning.

The role of a Dental Nurse with Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust in the West Midlands involves providing high-quality care to patients while collaborating closely with Dentists and Therapists. The Dental Nurse will be responsible for daily surgery tasks and may also handle occasional reception duties, ensuring the smooth operation of dental clinics across Worcestershire. Candidates are expected to demonstrate professionalism, take initiative, and maintain their registration with the General Dental Council, all while embodying the organisation's values and serving as a role model within the team.

Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment, collaborating closely with dentists and therapists.

Ability to make a positive impact on patient care by providing high standards of dental support.

Engagement in a variety of duties, including both clinical and occasional reception tasks, increasing job diversity.

Chance to work across multiple clinics, enhancing professional experience and adaptability.

Role model for professionalism, allowing personal and professional growth through leadership and responsibility.

Ensured career stability and recognition through registration with the General Dental Council.

Potential for ongoing development and training opportunities within the NHS framework, fostering continuous learning.

Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day-to-day basis. Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism. Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients. Be a key member of the dental team, working with Dentists and Therapists to assist in the smooth organisation of the surgery to give a high standard of care to patients.

Undertake surgery duties on a daily basis with occasional reception duties associated with the needs of Worcestershire Community Dental Service. Work at clinics across Worcestershire. Registered with the General Dental Council and ensure maintenance of this registration. For full detail of the duties and criteria for this role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

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To work as a Dental Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of technical skills, interpersonal skills, and specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and qualifications typically required:

Qualifications:

1. Dental Nursing Qualification: You usually need to complete a diploma or certificate in dental nursing, which is often offered by colleges and other training institutions.

2. Registration with the General Dental Council (GDC): After qualifying, you must register with the GDC, which is mandatory to practice as a dental nurse in the UK.

Key Skills:

1. Clinical Skills:

- Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology

- Ability to assist during dental examinations and treatments

- Proficiency in using dental instruments and equipment

2. Patient Care:

- Strong patient care skills to make patients feel comfortable and informed

- Empathy and patience, especially with anxious patients

3. Communication Skills:

- Good verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients and the dental team

- Ability to explain procedures and care instructions clearly

4. Organizational Skills: