Dental Nurse

My Client is an NHS Dental Practice in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. We are working seeking a self-motivated and detail-oriented Dentist with NHS Performer status to join their existing Dental team.

The post holder should meet the following criteria, and personal specification:-
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Contract Details:
• Self-Employed
• Dental Nurse
• Part-time
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Mandatory Requirements:
• GDC registered Dental Nurse (or working towards qualification)
• Relevant Dental Nursing qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing or equivalent)
• Active NHS Performer Number (or eligibility to hold one)
• Valid indemnity insurance cover
• Enhanced DBS check
• Right-to-Work in UK
• Provide two referees we can contact for a reference
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Key Responsibilities:
Duties include (but not limited to):-
• Chair side assistance
• Changing needles
• Sterilization and Preparation of all Dental Equipment
• Knowledge of claiming Dental Treatment fees (advantageous)
• Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatments and procedures
• Providing excellent patient care, offering reassurance and guidance before, during, and after treatments
• Maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring compliance with GDPR and CQC regulations
• Managing stock levels and ordering dental supplies as required
• Supporting reception duties when needed, including booking appointments and handling patient queries
• Adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a high standard of HTM 01-05, and infection control guidelines
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Compliance & Administration
• Maintain accurate patient records using the practice’s electronic software
• Adhere to infection control guidelines as dictated by HTM 01-05 and the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
• Participate in clinical audits to sustain high standards of clinical governance
• Manage UDA delivery efficiently to meet contractual NHS obligations.
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Team Collaboration
• Support the local clinical team of Dentists, Hygienists, and Therapists
• Communicate effectively with the administrative and practice management staff
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Desirable Criteria
• Experience with dental software (e.g., R4, SOE or Dentally etc.).
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What We Offer:
• We support and promote ongoing training and CPD
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working hours (where possible)
• A chance to make a real difference in the health and wellbeing of the local community
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Experience:
The post holder must have a minimum of 1 year experience as a dental nurse, with GDC registration, and able to provide 2 references.
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If you feel you have the right skills, qualifications and experience we would welcome your application.

Please send your up -to-date CV (by email) with a covering letter to mail@aspirelocums.co.uk
or Contact us today on 0151 909 3556 to discuss your suitability for this role.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Min 1-year experience working in a UK Dental Practice.

Relevant Dental Nursing qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing or equivalent)