Dental Nurse

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About the role

The School of Dentistry requires a Dental Nurse to join our onsite clinic based team. This role requires a suitably qualified, GDC registered dental nurse to work flexibly providing nursing across our clinical teaching activities, patient based regulated activities, supporting external epidemiology studies and oral health promotion.

• Support and assist the range of clinicians onsite, including Consultants, Dentists, Therapists, Hygienists, visiting academics or students.
• Provide full chairside support and preparation of clinical areas for teaching programs including implantology, periodontology, endodontology, oral surgery and prosthodontics, as well as BDSi DclinDent and clinical teaching classes.
• Assist with the setup for chairside teaching and support day to day operations across a 4 day schedule usually between 09 00.

Requirements

Candidates will need to evidence substantial experience in a busy dental environment, possess knowledge of SOE and have excellent communication skills. Applicants must be registered with the General Dental Council and hold a National Certificate of the Examining Board for Dental Nurses, or NVQ Level 3.

Benefits

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform, including a 24/7 online GP.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are especially welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification of the University and the development of an inclusive culture that welcomes all. The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance.

Legal Disclosure

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level. The University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.