Job Overview
The University of Suffolk Dental CIC in Ipswich is looking for experienced dental nurses to join our team on a full or part‑time basis. These exciting opportunities advance your career and expand your skills in a supportive and progressive environment. Come and join our amazing team in our brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art dental facility and truly make a difference to the local people.
Main Duties
* Welcome and receive service users into the practice.
* Reassure service users and explain dental procedures, especially when there may be communication difficulties.
* Monitor, support and reassure service users through relevant behavioural techniques.
* Identify any complications and take the necessary actions consistent with agreed local and national protocols.
* Record treatment – e.g. baseline charting, clinical treatments, and periodontal charting from the dental operator's instructions.
* Assist the operator in organising the day's activities.
* Monitor day lists and appointment diary and update as necessary.
* Prepare the surgery for use at the beginning of the session and clear up at the end of the session.
* Arrange for the timely supply of materials and laboratory work.
* Prepare filling and impression materials, instruments, equipment, dressings and syringes as requested by the dental operator.
* Maintain hand pieces, aspirators and other equipment.
About Us
We are a new and innovative Dental Social Enterprise and unique partnership with the University of Suffolk and Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board that truly wants to make a difference to people through the delivery of accessible NHS dental care. We are a purpose‑led and values‑driven organisation. Our mission is clear – we are here to deliver ordinary dental care delivered with extraordinary care.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Workplace pension
* Continuous professional development and training opportunities
* Family‑friendly policies
* Flu vaccinations for staff
* Uniform
* State‑of‑the‑art dental facilities
* DBS check fully funded
Essential Qualifications
* National diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 or equivalent.
* Valid GDC registration.
Experience
* Significant experience working as a dental nurse in a variety of settings.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Personable, highly motivated, flexible, reliable and organised.
* Ability to keep calm and professional in a fast‑paced environment.
* Strong teamwork ability with an enthusiastic attitude.Must be fully immunised.
* Must maintain professional indemnity and registration with the GDC.
Person Specification
* Significant experience working as a dental nurse in a variety of settings.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Personable, highly motivated, flexible, reliable and organised.
* Ability to keep calm and professional in a fast‑paced environment.
* Strong teamwork ability with an enthusiastic attitude.
* Must be fully immunised.
* Must maintain professional indemnity and registration with the GDC.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer name: Primary Care Careers
Address: Waterfront Building, 19‑21 Neptune Quay, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1QJ
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