Job summary
Due to internal promotion, Ipswich Orthodontics are excited to announce that we have an opportunity for a motivated dental nurse to join our friendly team in our thriving specialist practice in Ipswich town centre. This position is offered on a full-time basis for 36.5 hours per week with no weekend working.
Main duties of the job
Whether you are wishing to expand on your general nursing skills or are already an experienced orthodontic nurse, we offer a supportive and professional environment.
About us
Ipswich Orthodontics is a specialist orthodontic practice providing both NHS and private orthodontic treatment to children and private orthodontic treatment to adults.We have 4 surgeries and are a friendly, supportive team of orthodontists, orthodontic therapists, dental nurses, receptionists and practice management staff. We value career development and have a proven track record of supporting our nurses with furthering their careers, such as training towards radiography, orthodontic therapy or other leadership roles within the practice.
We offer:
- Free on-site parking
- Paid GDC, indemnity, and CPD
- Uniform provided
- Full time preferably but Part time considered
- Competitive hourly rate, negotiable based on experience
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Sick pay after qualifying period
- Monday to Friday - no weekends, no late nights
If you're looking to develop your career in a friendly, professional, and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out
more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with
us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out
more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with
us.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a dental nurse.
- Friendly, reliable, understanding individual.
- Patient-focused dental nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality care.
- Efficient, reliable, and has a strong sense of responsibility to both patients and colleagues.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, with a willingness to embrace new technology and processes.
- Enthusiastic, positive, and conscientious individual who thrives in a fast-paced, busy environment.
Desirable
- 2 Years of dental nursing experience.
- Orthodontic experience beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided.
Qualifications
Essential
- National diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 or equivalent.
- Valid GDC registration.
Desirable
- Certificate in Dental Radiography or willing to work towards - we offer funded training towards certification via the BDA's Radiography course upon completion of probationary period.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a dental nurse.
- Friendly, reliable, understanding individual.
- Patient-focused dental nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality care.
- Efficient, reliable, and has a strong sense of responsibility to both patients and colleagues.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, with a willingness to embrace new technology and processes.
- Enthusiastic, positive, and conscientious individual who thrives in a fast-paced, busy environment.
Desirable
- 2 Years of dental nursing experience.
- Orthodontic experience beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided.
Qualifications
Essential
- National diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 or equivalent.
- Valid GDC registration.
Desirable
- Certificate in Dental Radiography or willing to work towards - we offer funded training towards certification via the BDA's Radiography course upon completion of probationary period.
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
