Job overview

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Community Dental Services (CDS) at East Cheshire NHS Trust, as a dental nurse, supporting the service in delivering a high standard of care to our patients. This will be a permanent part time position, which will give the successful applicant an insight & experience of working within the CDS. 

We are seeking a highly motivated, caring and compassionate qualified dental nurse, to join our team and help us deliver a high standard of care to our patients. The role can be challenging on occasions but extremely rewarding. 

Come and make a difference. Join our team and help put a smile on the patients who visit us, by ensuring they receive a positive experience.

The Community Dental Service is an integral part of East Cheshire NHS Trust, delivering special care dentistry and paediatric exodontia services, to patients referred to us.

There will be an opportunity to work across all CDS clinics and supporting  in theatres at the hospital sites .

Full DCP registration with the GDC is required. A post certification in dental nurse sedation is desirable. 

The successful candidate will be based at Church View PCC, Nantwich.

Hours of work - up to 15 hours per week (negotiable)

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work clinically with a dentist or therapist and carry out decontamination duties, as part of the dental nursing team.

Good clinical and patient-management skills will enable the post-holder to achieve a high level of personal job satisfaction and provide excellent patient care. 

For full details of the post , please refer to the job description. 

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.