Job summary
- Main area
- Oral Surgery
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 241-416-S-26
- Employer
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Bolton Hospital
- Town
- Bolton.
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Dental Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.
We are seeking applications from registered dental nurses to join our Oral surgery and Orthodontic team. This is an ideal career opportunity for anyone who is looking for an opportunity to develop their existing skills and provide a first class service.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a caring approach to patients, be well organised, provide excellent patient care and be able to use their own initiative, be flexible and work well within a multi - disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
- Providing patient care in a clinical setting
- Taking patient radiographs
- Supporting students
- Provision of patient education and health promotion
- Conform to policies, procedures and guidelines
Working for our organisation
We are seeking applications from GDC registered qualified dental nurses to join our Oral Surgery and Orthodontic team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop existing skills and help provide a first class service.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do, guided by our Trust values and you can play your part in delivering care within a friendly team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Providing care within the clinical setting
- Taking patient Radiographs
- Supporting students and junior staff
- Provision of patient education and health promotion
- Comply with policies, procedure and guidelines
Person specification
Education, Qualifications & Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- National certificate in Dental Nursing
- Full registration with GDC
- Post qualification certificate in Dental Radiography
- Post qualification certificate in Conscious Sedation
Desirable criteria
- Post qualification certificate in Oral Health
- CBCT qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in Orthodontic / Oral Surgery
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to prioritise / cope with pressure
Desirable criteria
- Change Management skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of current DOH guidelines for speciality
- Computer skills
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship and teaching skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Janie Benton
- Job title
- Head and Neck Department Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204 390523
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