Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Dental Nurse to work as part of our team in the Urgent Dental Access Centre in Carlisle. The role includes supporting the Operational Lead in the day to day running of UDAC, to carry out any delegated tasks and be
available to the team in the managers absence. To oversee and assist with all
dental nurse support to dentists and patients. Assist with any clerical duties
as required and perform such other tasks as reasonably requested by the
Operational Dental Lead or Clinical Lead.
This role is 37.5 hours per week - for any further details or information please contact:
Claire McManus -claire.mcmanus@cumbriahealth.nhs.uk
David Glover -david.glover@cumbriahealth.nhs.uk
CLOSING DATE: 19th May 2025
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for assisting the Operational Lead in the daily management of UDAC. This includes supporting the team in their absence, oversee dental nursing support, and handle clerical or delegated tasks as needed.
All staff are expected to work to Cumbria Health Values:
- Clinically focused - Everything every one of us does is for the patient
- Responsive - We listen, and we respond quickly in a patient focussed way
- One Team - We work together to provide a high-quality service which is organised and consistent, and in partnership with both the local Acute and Community Trusts
- High Standards - We provide skilled professionals working to the highest standards who are passionate about improving patient care
- Growth & Sustainability - With our strong roots we will continue to thrive and grow
- Communities - Connecting and engaging to meet local needs
About us
Cumbria Health on Call - CH places the patient, their family and their community at the heart of everything we do. We are an award-winning organisation, the first out-of-hours organisation in the country to be rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We provide primary health care services, both in and out of hours, across Cumbria. We are values-driven and place great emphasis on inclusivity and the wellbeing and development of our staff, while striving to provide a consistently high-quality service. Our service is designed to improve health and wellbeing.
Working for CH can offer flexible opportunities in terms of location, hours and working patterns so you can enjoy a great work life balance. In order to provide the best patient care we understand the importance of ensuring staff satisfaction and are consistently trying to ensure we offer our staff a positive working environment whether that be though training or social events.
Listen to your heart. Have the work life balance you'd love.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad range of tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or periodically. This list is not exhaustive and the role may include additional duties which are not listed here.
-
Generate
all necessary reporting on dental software that is required in the absence of
the manager
-
Be
available to liaise with the outside agencies we work along side and have an
open line of communication with the commissioners of the service in the
managers absence and to perform any necessary tasks they may require
-
To
cover last minute clinical sickness or change to the clinics on exact
-
Clinically
induct and supervise all new nurses in the practice
-
Provide
feedback on the performance of all dental nurses
-
Bring
to the attention of the principal or practice manager any concerns about
aspects of the practice, its performance or the performance of others in the
practice
-
Control
clinical inventory and stock ordering
-
Perform
the duties of the Infection Control Lead and ensure that all staff are aware of
and adhere to the infection prevention procedures
-
Perform
Infection Prevention and Control Audits in line with requirements
-
Supervise
and support all dental nurses
-
Oversee
the completion of autoclave, [washer disinfector, ultrasonic,] emergency drugs
and equipment checklists
-
Attend
all practice meetings and assist the practice manager with content preparation
as requested
-
Carry
out infection prevention and control procedures to prevent physical, chemical
and microbiological contamination in the surgery
-
Prepare
and maintain the clinical environment, including the equipment
-
Report
equipment failures or breakages to the practice manager
-
Assist
in all clerical and administrative duties as required by the practice manager
-
Attend
practice annual training for medical emergencies and CPR
-
Identify
your training and development needs and undertake appropriate training to maintain
and increase competence in nursing skills by following an agreed CPD programme
to comply with the GDC requirements
Job description
Job responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad range of tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or periodically. This list is not exhaustive and the role may include additional duties which are not listed here.
-
Generate
all necessary reporting on dental software that is required in the absence of
the manager
-
Be
available to liaise with the outside agencies we work along side and have an
open line of communication with the commissioners of the service in the
managers absence and to perform any necessary tasks they may require
-
To
cover last minute clinical sickness or change to the clinics on exact
-
Clinically
induct and supervise all new nurses in the practice
-
Provide
feedback on the performance of all dental nurses
-
Bring
to the attention of the principal or practice manager any concerns about
aspects of the practice, its performance or the performance of others in the
practice
-
Control
clinical inventory and stock ordering
-
Perform
the duties of the Infection Control Lead and ensure that all staff are aware of
and adhere to the infection prevention procedures
-
Perform
Infection Prevention and Control Audits in line with requirements
-
Supervise
and support all dental nurses
-
Oversee
the completion of autoclave, [washer disinfector, ultrasonic,] emergency drugs
and equipment checklists
-
Attend
all practice meetings and assist the practice manager with content preparation
as requested
-
Carry
out infection prevention and control procedures to prevent physical, chemical
and microbiological contamination in the surgery
-
Prepare
and maintain the clinical environment, including the equipment
-
Report
equipment failures or breakages to the practice manager
-
Assist
in all clerical and administrative duties as required by the practice manager
-
Attend
practice annual training for medical emergencies and CPR
-
Identify
your training and development needs and undertake appropriate training to maintain
and increase competence in nursing skills by following an agreed CPD programme
to comply with the GDC requirements
Person Specification
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Team player
- Enthusiastic, flexible
- Good timekeeper
- Smart appearance
- Friendly, approachable, and calm manner
Other requirements
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent, including English and Maths
- Dental Nurse Qualification
- GDC registration
Knowledge
Essential
- To have worked as part of a dental team, e.g. general practice, hospital, other PDS / CDS providing chair side duties.
- Experience of managing a dental clinic including decontamination, health and safety, management of the clinic diary and ordering consumables.
- Other experiences relevant to CDS such as working with the elderly, children and patients with special needs.
- Experience in working in secure establishments.
- Commitment to personal and professional development.
- Knowledge of data protection.
- Knowledge of information governance.
Desirable
- Familiar with dental anatomy and physiology.
- Familiar with the process of infection control.
- First aid certificate.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective communication skills both oral and written.
- Good organisation.
- Ability to empathise and reassure.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work autonomously with manager, clinician, and assessor for reference.
- Ability to work flexible hours
Desirable
- Experience working in a health care setting.
- Experience in customer services.
Person Specification
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Team player
- Enthusiastic, flexible
- Good timekeeper
- Smart appearance
- Friendly, approachable, and calm manner
Other requirements
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent, including English and Maths
- Dental Nurse Qualification
- GDC registration
Knowledge
Essential
- To have worked as part of a dental team, e.g. general practice, hospital, other PDS / CDS providing chair side duties.
- Experience of managing a dental clinic including decontamination, health and safety, management of the clinic diary and ordering consumables.
- Other experiences relevant to CDS such as working with the elderly, children and patients with special needs.
- Experience in working in secure establishments.
- Commitment to personal and professional development.
- Knowledge of data protection.
- Knowledge of information governance.
Desirable
- Familiar with dental anatomy and physiology.
- Familiar with the process of infection control.
- First aid certificate.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective communication skills both oral and written.
- Good organisation.
- Ability to empathise and reassure.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work autonomously with manager, clinician, and assessor for reference.
- Ability to work flexible hours
Desirable
- Experience working in a health care setting.
- Experience in customer services.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
