Working in the Dental Industry in England UK

Working in the Dental Industry in England

Are you thinking of moving to England to start a career in the dental industry? Perhaps you are already living in England and would like to know more about starting work as a dental nurse or dental receptionist? This page is aimed at helping people who are new to the dental industry in England and would like some information on how to get started.

Am I able to work in England?

If you are from an EU country and hold a European Union passport you are able to work in England without a permit. If don't hold a British or European passport there are several schemes you might be able to join which will allow you to work in England, such as the "Highly Skilled Migrant Programme." There is a "Sector Based Scheme" which allows employers to recruit people from outside the EU if they are unable to fill the job position with an EU resident. Many of the jobs in dentistry are hard to fill, as there are a shortage of these workers in Britain, so workers from overseas are often given permits to fill these roles. Contact the British government for more informationhttp://www.dentaluk.blogspot.com

What qualifications do I need?

If you want to work as a dentist, a dental nurse, dental hygienist, dental therapist or a clinical dental therapist in England you must be registered with the General Dental Council (or commonly referred to as the GDC). Previously, dental nurses were allowed to work in England without being registered, and without formal qualifications. However, in July 2008 this changed and a new law requires all dental nurses to be registered with the GDC. In order to register you need to have a recent qualification that is recognised by the GDC. If you don't have this qualification you must join a dental nursing training course. To check if your qualifications are recognised by the GDC, or to register with them, go to http://www.dentaluk.blogspot.com Make sure you register with the GDC before starting work, as you will be breaking the law without registration.

How much money will I earn working as a dental nurse in England?

Salaries for dental nurses tend to vary depending on which area in England you live in and the amount of experience you have. As a typical rule, salaries are slightly higher in the south east of England and the highest paid jobs in the country, tend to be in London. We specialize in placements in Central London, and salaries there can range anywhere from �17,000 per year up to �28,000. Dentists paying the top rates tend to want nurses who are highly skilled, with several years experience and who speak excellent English. Generally, if you have specialist experience (implants, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, prosthedontics or oral surgery) you can command more money in regards to salary.

What will I be expected to do as a dental nurse?

Dental nurses are employed to provide support to dentists and hygienists. Nurses are expected most often to:

* Sterilise the dental instruments
* Keep the patients mouth free of water, debris and saliva
* Pass the the correct instruments to the dentist
* Prepare necessary materials, for treatments such as fillings and impressions
* Maintain a clean sterile environment and prevent cross infection
* Help making patients feel relaxed and comfortable

In smaller dental practices a nurse may also have to help with some of the administration duties, such as answering the phone, booking patients appointments, ordering stock and keeping patient records.

What hours do dental staff work?

In general, dental practices are open from 9 to 5, although some practises stay open from 8am to 9pm. In such practices, nurses will usually work shifts of approximately 8 hours per day. Some weekend work might be required at busier dental practices. Work is also available for temporary staff who can choose to work which ever days they choose. Temporary work is available at Dental Angels, just contact us for more information athttp://www.dentaluk.blogspot.com

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