Job summary
A position has become available to work at the Orthodontic Department at Newcastle Dental Hospital.
To assist on a busy Orthodontic Clinic with all aspects of Orthodontic treatment and assisting with multi-disciplinary clinics.
- Interview Date Tuesday 17 June 2025
- 15 Hours/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
Working with a range of clinical staff grades, from Consultants to STRS, covering a wide range of duties, all types of orthodontic appliances, seeing new patient referrals, and working in multiple disciplinary clinics within the Trust.
We are looking for a qualified Dental Nurse. It is desirable but not essential, to have orthodontic experience but training can be given and gained if you were successful and did not have these qualifications and experience.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide chair-side assistance (including patients being treated under General Anaesthetic) to all grades of dental staff and students working within the dental hospital.
- To prepare all instruments, equipment and materials required for treatment.
- To provide care and support for patients undergoing a variety of treatments.
- To provide pre and post operative instructions and advice, so maintaining a high standard of patient care at all times.
- To ensure patient confidentiality is always upheld.
- To provide administrative assistance with regard to liaising with patients and other external agencies.
- To provide clinical supervision and practical training to student dental nurses and other less experienced staff on a daily basis.
- To ensure that cross infection control, the cleanliness of the department, stock levels and equipment are well maintained.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide chair-side assistance (including patients being treated under General Anaesthetic) to all grades of dental staff and students working within the dental hospital.
- To prepare all instruments, equipment and materials required for treatment.
- To provide care and support for patients undergoing a variety of treatments.
- To provide pre and post operative instructions and advice, so maintaining a high standard of patient care at all times.
- To ensure patient confidentiality is always upheld.
- To provide administrative assistance with regard to liaising with patients and other external agencies.
- To provide clinical supervision and practical training to student dental nurses and other less experienced staff on a daily basis.
- To ensure that cross infection control, the cleanliness of the department, stock levels and equipment are well maintained.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Skill
Essential
- oNational Certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare (or equivalent qualification) Portfolio must be completed and signed
- oRegistration with General Dental Council
- oAbility to organise own workload
- oGood communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- oIT
- oSpecialist DN Skills (i.e. endo/implant, oral surgery and sedation)
- oPost Certificate Qualifications e.g radiology, sedation or orthodontics
Personality/Potential
Essential
- oEmpathetic approach to patient care
- oAbility to work well as part of a team
Attitude/Aptitude
Essential
- oCaring approach to patients
- oWell organised and flexible in approach to work
Knowledge
Essential
- oCross infection procedures
- oHealth & Safety issues
- oCPD
Desirable
- oClinical Governance issues
- oMaxillo-Facial experience
Person Specification
Skill
Essential
- oNational Certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare (or equivalent qualification) Portfolio must be completed and signed
- oRegistration with General Dental Council
- oAbility to organise own workload
- oGood communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- oIT
- oSpecialist DN Skills (i.e. endo/implant, oral surgery and sedation)
- oPost Certificate Qualifications e.g radiology, sedation or orthodontics
Personality/Potential
Essential
- oEmpathetic approach to patient care
- oAbility to work well as part of a team
Attitude/Aptitude
Essential
- oCaring approach to patients
- oWell organised and flexible in approach to work
Knowledge
Essential
- oCross infection procedures
- oHealth & Safety issues
- oCPD
Desirable
- oClinical Governance issues
- oMaxillo-Facial experience
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
