Job overview

Dental Nurse     

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08.30 - 17.00 (part time may be considered)

Salary Range:  £27,857 to £30,570 - depending on experience (Band 4) 

Location: Skimped Hill Dental Clinic, Bracknell (consideration will be given to the possibility of being based at one of our other clinics).

We are looking for a skilled Dental Nurse to join our team and provide high-quality dental care.  You will be passionate about patient care, have excellent communication skills and thrive in a dynamic and supportive team environment.  In this role you will gain excellent experience and have the opportunity in treating patients under sedation and general anaesthetic.

Our service has seven clinics ranging from Thatcham to Langley with over 45 members of staff.  We specialise in treating patients with additional needs including children, people with learning and physical disabilities and the elderly and are equipped with on-site hoists and a wheelchair tipper/bariatric bench. 

You will primarily be based at Skimped Hill in Bracknell with the expectation to work in other clinics/hospitals and in the domiciliary settings.   It is essential that you either have access to a vehicle for work purposes or can travel to meet service needs.   

Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first serve basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found. 

Main duties of the job

• You will work in a multi-surgery clinic, having support from other colleagues.
• You will assist in the provision of dental care for children with high levels of dental disease and children and adults with additional needs. 

• You will have the opportunity to provide care in domiciliary settings. 

• With the appropriate training you will have the opportunity assist in the provision of care for patients under inhalation sedation. 

• You will have the opportunity to assist on general aesthetic sessions. 

Working for our organisation

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

•             Caring for and about you is our top priority

•             Committed to providing good quality, safe services

•             Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

 Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Belong At Berkshire Healthcare

At Berkshire Healthcare, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.

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We welcome talent from all backgrounds and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants and armed forces community members who meet the minimum criteria.

Please note we may close positions before the advertised date.

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