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Job Title: Dental Nurse – Surgery
Location
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Working Pattern
Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends is desirable.
Salary
Competitive
Role Overview
We are seeking experienced Dental Nurses to support insourcing surgical lists across West Midlands, helping to deliver NHS waiting list initiatives. The Dental Nurse will provide clinical and administrative support to dentists and oral/maxillofacial surgeons during surgical and dental procedures, ensuring patients receive safe, effective, and high-quality care.
The role will involve supporting patient care pathways, providing chairside assistance, maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control, and assisting with surgical procedures including tooth extractions.
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This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside an experienced clinical team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide chairside and clerical support to dentists, oral surgeons, and clinical teams.
- Assist with dental extractions, oral surgery, and clinical procedures.
- Prepare patients, clinical rooms, equipment, and instruments for treatment.
- Provide patient reassurance and pre- and post-operative support.
- Maintain high standards of infection control, clinical safety, and patient confidentiality.
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Essential Requirements
- GDC registered Dental Nurse with a relevant dental nursing qualification.
- Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience.
- Recent NHS Dental Nursing experience, including at least 12 months in a substantive NHS role.
- Recent hands-on experience in oral surgery and/or tooth extractions.
- Experience working within a dental, oral surgery, or maxillofacial setting.
- Good knowledge of infection prevention and control and GDC standards.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to patient safety, high-quality care, and continuing professional development.
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