Overview

Dental Nurse Higher Level

As a Higher Level Dental Nurse, you will assist in planning, organisation and delivery of comprehensive dental care to patients across multiple sites in Salford, including a secure unit for young people. Responsibilities include assisting with treatments under conscious sedation and general anaesthesia, and taking dental radiographs under prescription by dental officers. You will deliver high standards of care to patients with complex medical conditions and those with disabilities, and provide day-to-day supervision to junior team members when required. You will practice within the scope of a General Dental Council (GDC) registered Dental Nurse and maintain compliance with GDC professional standards.

Main duties

• Support dentists, therapists and postgraduates in delivering dental care and provide assistance to senior team members; escalate department issues as required.
• Offer advice and guidance to pa...