Dental Nurse

SkillsAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Dental Nurse, who is registered with the GDC to join our team in Oxfordshire Community Dental Services. This is an ideal career opportunity for anyone looking to develop their existing skills and to provide a first-class service. You will assist our clinicians in a variety of settings including:Special care dentistryInhalation and IV SedationOrthodonticsSchool surveys such as BASCDGeneral AnaesthesiaDomiciliary visitsPlease note you must be registered with the GDC upon application.We support our nursing staff to work in all the above aspects of dentistry including the delivery of inhalation sedation training, CPD support and post certificate funding.This placement will be based in East Oxford Dental Clinic with the expectation to travel between 9 dental clinics within our service when required. Our clinical sessions are Monday to Friday and usual working hours are between 8.30am – 4.30pm. Flexibility in your approach to work is therefore essential and you must be able to travel easily around the county. Travelling outside of your base will be covered by travel expenses.Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:Excellent opportunities for career progressionAccess to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceNHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailersCompetitive pension schemeLease car schemeCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMental Health First AidersStaff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion teamFor further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kerry McGann Job title: Dental Nurse Team Manager Email address: kerry.mcgann@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01865 904040At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.