Dental Nurse Band 4NHS

Job summary

Dental Nurse - Band 4

£33,262 - £36,027 Inc HCAS Per annum Pro Rata

Permanent 22.5 sessions per week (Maybe required to work on weekends) x 2

We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and competent Dental Nurse to join our Special Care Dental Service. We are based across 5 sites in Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich. Even though the successful candidate would be ideally based at 1 or 2 sites on a regular basis but may on occasions be asked to cover for colleagues at different sites. We would expect you to make your own travel arrangements to meet the needs of the job. A valid driving licence and access to a car is essential for this position.

The successful applicants must have an appropriate qualification in Dental Nursing and be registered with the General Dental Council. Excellent communication skills, compassion, empathy, good organisational skills, IT skills and being a team player are integral to this post. Previous experience of working in CDS is desirable but we would be happy to train someone with the right aptitude and skills.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description to review the duties and responsibilities relating to this job role.

We run our General Anaesthetic sessions from PRUH in Orpington, we would expect the post holder to part take in these session when required. We aim to provide high quality dental care for our special needs patients and children who are referred into our service.

We carry out domiciliary visits to meet the needs of the patients in their own settings- their own homes, care/residential homes and sometimes hospitals. We also provide treatment under conscious sedation. Any previous experience of conscious sedation will be desirable.

Job description

Please refer to the attached job description to review the duties and responsibilities relating to this job role.

About us

Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people and adults. Salary is dependant on NHS experience and current banding/pay point. Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, opportunity to apply for low interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme and we are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits.