Dental Nurse

Are you a compassionate Dental Nurse who thrives on making a real difference to people's lives? This is an exciting opportunity to join our Community Dental Service in Somerset, supporting children and adults with additional needs, complex medical conditions, and those who are unable to access routine dental services on the high street. Based primarily at our Yeovil Dental Access Centre, with occasional travel to our Bridgwater and Taunton clinics, you'll work as part of a dedicated and supportive team committed to delivering outstanding patient-centred care. Every day brings something different, from helping anxious patients feel at ease to supporting specialist treatments that have a significant impact on health, wellbeing, and quality of life. This is a rewarding role where your clinical skills, empathy, and professionalism will help ensure some of our most vulnerable patients receive the care they need in a safe, welcoming environment. You'll also have opportunities to develop your knowledge across specialist areas of community dentistry, expanding your skills and experience within a highly valued service., As a Dental Nurse within our Community Dental Service, you will:

• Support dentists and dental therapists in delivering high-quality dental care to children and adults with additional needs and complex health conditions.
• Help create a calm, reassuring environment for patients, families, and carers, particularly when patients may feel anxious or distressed.
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas, instruments, equipment, and materials to the highest standards of infection prevention and control.
• Assist with a range of treatments and, following appropriate training, support specialist areas including sedation, general anaesthetic, and community-based care.
• Play an important role in responding to medical emergencies and ensuring patient safety at all times.
• Support the smooth running of clinics through patient administration, appointment management, accurate record keeping, and liaison with other healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to stock management, clinic organisation, and the ongoing delivery of an efficient, patient-focused service.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider dental team to continually improve patient care and service quality.
  
  At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.


• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.