The University of Suffolk Dental CIC, based in Ipswich, have an exciting opportunity for a senior dental nurse to join their ambitious team on a full-time basis. This is an opportunity to deliver person-centred care with a focus on prevention, stabilisation, and disease management. This key role in a wider dental team will provide clinical and managerial support to dental nurses, and it is expected that clinical work will be integral to this management role.
Main duties of the job
* Assisting in the full range of dental care provided to service users.
* Supporting with routine examinations.
* Assisting with advanced specialist treatments.
* Recruitment, training & development.
* Supervision and direct line management.
About us
The University of Suffolk Dental Community Interest Company (CIC) is an exciting and innovative social enterprise; it aims to provide high-quality NHS dental services to the population of Suffolk through brand new, state of the art clinical facilities situated on the scenic Ipswich Waterfront. The CIC opened its doors to patients in March 2023. Embracing the latest technology and innovation, the facility will offer fully equipped surgeries, intraoral cameras, digital radiography, and access to CBCT diagnostics.
We are a new and innovative Dental Social Enterprise and unique partnership with the University of Suffolk and Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board that truly wants to make a difference to local people in Suffolk, delivering NHS dental care. We are a purpose-led and values driven organisation. Our mission is clear; we are here to deliver ordinary dental care delivered with extraordinary care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent.
* National Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 or equivalent.
* Registered with the General Dental Council.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
Waterfront Building
19-21 Neptune Quay
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 1QJ
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/
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