Dental Technician
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Southend On Sea, SS25LX
Salary
£28,392
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
The Orthodontic department at Southend University Hospital is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting teeth and jaws.ie to...
The post holder will demonstrate effective leadership and communication skills, ensuring patients, colleagues, and families are treated with respect, dignity, and compassion at all times. They will communicate clearly and appropriately, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information and utilising incident reporting systems where required. The role requires the ability to work independently, using initiative to support the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
Key responsibilities include preparing patients for consultations, examinations, orthodontic procedures, review appointments, and joint clinics with the Maxillofacial team. The post holder will support clinicians during procedures by confirming patient identity, assisting with clinical tasks such as retraction and aspiration, and managing exposure to bodily fluids in line with infection prevention standards.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Qualifications
Essential
- National/Diploma in Dental Nursing
- Assisting in Orthodontic procedures and practices
Desirable
- Orthodontic nursing certificate
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a practice/hospital environment as a Qualified Dental Nurse
- Donning/Doffing PPE
Desirable
- Orthodontic nursing in a hospital environment.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good organisation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Desirable
- Experience of IT systems.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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