Dental Nurse (Cambridge)

The duties of the Dental Nurse are designed to maintain clinical and professional standards within the practice by working productively within a team. We offer comprehensive treatment for vulnerable groups subject to their meeting the service eligibility criteria which includes children with social, behavioural and emotional problems, adults with physical and learning disabilities or complex medical problems and disadvantaged groups such as those whose disabilities mean that they need to be seen in a domiciliary setting. This may involve the additional use of sedation or general anaesthesia when appropriate. Dental HealthCare Cambridgeshire operates from several locations. On rare occasions the post holder may at times be expected to cover sickness/holiday at another location. Responsibility for the efficient and smooth day to day running of the surgery involving good dexterity skills and accuracy during procedures for the mixing of materials and the handling of fine instruments Have a

good knowledge of all dental equipment, its uses and its basic maintenance e.g., chair and suction units, sterilizers, handpieces, etc You are encouraged and supported to gain further knowledge and post registration qualifications, A broad knowledge of health and safety issues is required e.g., COSHH, RIDDOR, sharps injuries. Please see attached JD & PS for further details.