Job summary
- Main area
- Dental
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8:45 - 16:45)
- Job ref
- 333-D-MK-CM-1177-B
- Employer
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Eaglestone health centre
- Town
- milton keynes
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Dental Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Job overview
This Post is Based in Milton Keynes and covers 3 sites across the area. Eaglestone, Shipley court and Urgent care. Travel is essential.
We are looking for an experienced IV trained and qualified Dental nurse for a full time position in our community dental service
To carry out dental nursing duties to include assisting the dental clinician (e.g. Dentists, Dental Therapist/Hygienist) in treating Special Care and Paediatric patients. The postholder may also be required to assist patients within Secure Units and will be IV qualified with GA experience
- Maintain high standards in Infection Prevention Control.
- Assist the patient on their treatment journey.
- Line management and leadership duties.
Main duties of the job
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- Ensure that the surgery is welcoming and prepared for the type of patient and treatment planned.
- Provide chair-side assistance to the clinician to include treating special care patients with learning and/or physical disabilities, patients with complex medical conditions, diagnosed Mental Health conditions, anxious children and adults, acting under the supervision and direction of the clinician.
- Assist in the provision of dental treatment on a domiciliary basis.
- Assist in the provision of dental treatment in secure settings.
- Assist in the provision of dental treatment under Inhalation/Intravenous sedation.
- Assist in the provision of dental care under general anaesthesia.
- Assist when carrying our screenings or epidemiological surveys including any related duties to support this.
- Direct line management.
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To work with management and senior clinicians on allocated service specific area.
Working for our organisation
The Trust is committed to providing quality health & social care services, tailored to the needs of individuals, public & private organizations, delivered close to home. Our services are designed to increase wellbeing & provide opportunities for recovery. We want our employees to feel valued, challenged & supported.
Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. “Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."
As such, if you don’t meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.
Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).
For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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- To communicate with the clinical team and peers in an appropriate manner.
- To demonstrate the application of the principles of ethical behaviour relevant to dentistry, including honesty, confidentiality, personal and professional integrity, and compliance with the standards for dental professionals laid down by the GDC.
- To take responsibility for own continuous professional development, maintaining professional knowledge and competence in line with the personal development plan agreed at annual appraisal.
- Demonstrate a professional approach, including participation in appraisal, peer review, clinical audit and continuing professional development activities.
· Provide supervision and annual appraisals for staff.
- Up to date knowledge and skills in clinical techniques and their application in accordance with the General Dental Council’s requirement for lifelong learning.
- To gain required security clearance to work in secure settings.
- Attend mandatory training as required by CNWL and the Dental Service.
- Have and maintain full registration with the General Dental Council.
- Take responsibility for personal development.
- Have a commitment to high professional standards.
- Be able to travel to work at other dental sites, some of which are not easily served by public transport and therefore the post holder would be expected to make necessary travel arrangements to meet these needs.
- To contribute to and lead on quality improvement projects and clinical governance.
- Carry out clerical duties associated with the running of the clinic, i.e. appointment making, answering telephone calls and general enquiries, collection of mail, taking and accounting of monies received as necessary.
- Undertake specific duties delegated by the Clinicians, senior management team and Dental Nurse Manager.
- Duties to include stores/stock control duties at specified clinic as required.
- Monitor and maintain stock levels of consumable items
- Line management documentation in relation to one to one meetings, appraisals and clinical supervision with direct reports.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good general education up to GCSE O level standard / NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience.
- Full registration with General Dental Council.
- Additional relevant Dental Nurse Certificate
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Current or recent experience working as a dental nurse with clinical commitment in hospital, salaried or general dental service
- Clerical experience of using dental software packages.
- Able to supervise trainees and unqualified staff.
- Experience of assisting with provision of care under general anaesthesia.
- Experience of assisting with provision of care under intravenous and inhalation sedation.
- Experience of assisting with provision of care on a domiciliary basis.
- Experience of working with a dentist to carry out screenings or epidemiological surveys.
- Demonstrable knowledge of cross infection control standards.
- Understands & promotes equality, diversity and human rights in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures.
- Understanding of confidentiality in the workplace
Desirable criteria
- Experience of line management.
- Experience of working in secure settings.
- Previous NHS Experience within a specialised service.
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
- Alison Archer
- Job title
- Dental Nurse Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Please contact us for information on the position or to arrange an informal visit
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