Job summary
- Main area
- ORTHODONTICS
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (From start date)
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week (08.45-17.15 1 HOUR LUNCH BREAK)
- Job ref
- 390-SUR-SO-5195
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- WESTCLIFF ON SEA
- Salary
- £27,485 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Dental Nurse Orthodontics
Band 4
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
Are you looking for an exciting new role?
Provide high-quality, efficient chairside support to Orthodontists during patient treatments, ensuring excellent clinical care and patient experience. The role involves working closely with Orthodontic Technicians and other members of the Orthodontic and Maxillofacial team to deliver coordinated, patient-focused care.
In addition to clinical support, the post holder will contribute to the smooth running of the department by performing a range of administrative, clinical, and decontamination duties. All tasks must be carried out in line with GDC guidelines, NHS policies, and CQC regulations.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Role:
Provide direct chairside clinical assistance to the Orthodontist during patient treatments.
Deliver one-to-one support to ensure procedures run smoothly and efficiently.
Prepare and ensure the availability of all necessary dental instruments and equipment for clinical sessions.
Support the delivery of high-quality patient care, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
Work collaboratively with the Orthodontic Laboratory and all members of the orthodontic team to support effective treatment planning and care delivery.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- gdc qualification
- 2 years
- orthodontic nursing certificate
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- THERESE tAHHAN
- Job title
- SENIOR DENTAL NURSE ORTHODONTICS
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01702435555
- Additional information
MY WORKING PATTERN IS WEDS /THURS ONLY
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