Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Special
Care Dental Nurse to join the specialist led, multidisciplinary team of
Plymouth Community Dental Services, part of Livewell Southwest.
Applications are welcomed from experienced and suitably
qualified registered dental nurses with a post certificate qualification in
Dental Sedation and that have an up to date record of experience in assisting
during surgery of patients in receiving conscious sedation.
PCDS provides a high level of general and specialised dental
services to Plymouth and the surrounding district and are looking for
candidates who are caring, passionate and enthusiastic in providing high
quality care.
If you have the necessary qualifications,
experience and enthusiasm to join our dedicated team, we would like to hear
from you.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Job Share(s) Considered
Main duties of the job
Work with dental operator providing
patient care inc. clinical procedures &chair side assisting & the use
of inhalation/intravenous sedation.
Assist & be empathetic with patients/carers, inc. those who have special needs & dealing with them promptly & efficiently.
Works with all dental equipment including
sharp/fine instruments.
Provide advice to patients/carers about dental procedures including pre/post-operative advice, management of
complications & pain control.
Prepare the clinical environment prior
to/end of clinical sessions, following cross infection & decontamination protocols
Check surgery equipment & report any
faults
Ensure routine & emergency equipment
is checked & available
Assist with the decontamination /
sterilisation of equipment & instruments & other responsibilities in the decontamination suite following cross infection
procedures according to local/national guidelines
Prepares the surgery for the patient
using knowledge & experience to select the appropriate equipment/materials/instruments
Assists dental officer on domiciliary
visits, epidemiology surveys & school screening when required
Develops x-rays using digital equipment
Assist in the event of a medical
emergency
Work at different locations to meet the
needs of the Service, when required inc. GA sessions at UHP
Undertakes specific duties delegated by Dental
Operators & Plymouth Community Dental Services Ltd Managers.
Follows organisation policies & those determined
by others, inc. NHS BDA.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post holder works
with special care dentists treating patients with special needs mostlyhaving treatment under conscious sedation. Post holder also provides
Dental Sedation Nursing support to all Dentists carrying out Dental Sedation,
including Oral Surgery.
Post holder
has GDC registration and holds the NEBDN certificate in conscious sedationand thereby acts as the second appropriately trained person working with
the dentist in line with the British Dental association patient safety
guidelines
Post holder
requires knowledge of complex medical, physical and mental health problems,which has been gained through a minimum of 2 years experience
Post holder
will be required to monitor sedated patients during both treatment andrecovery, and needs to recognise and assist with medical emergencies.
Post holder
will discharge patients with the dentists agreement, and be responsible forgiving relevant post operative instructions and care
To assist
all operators in all chair side assisting. To support and care for patients
duringprocedures using conscious sedation.
Follows all sedation
related local policies and SOPs, including the correct preparation ofequipment and attends local drawing up drugs training
with sedation lead.
Records
clinical observations on patients sedation record
Carries out
performance checks and daily maintenance on specialist equipment i.e. PulseOximeter, Oxygen cylinders, Scavenger unit and Relative analgesia
machine to sure the equipment is ready for use and if faulty to remove from use
and report to the relevant technician.
Prepares the
surgery environment using knowledge and experience to select theappropriate equipment, materials and instruments, using specialist knowledge
based on patients medical, physical and emotional needs.
Works as
part of a multi-disciplinary team in Freedom day case units assisting operator treating patients under general anaesthesia.
Providing technical and clinical support for patients undergoing these procedures.
Providing post operative care plans for these patients
Triage of urgent
care patients to assess the urgency of treatment and determine thecorrect booking and then book appointments including
outlying clinics.
Registered, as a Dental Nurse, with the GDC.
Thorough
knowledge of dental procedures gained through a minimum of 2 years
post-qualification training and experience.
Thorough
knowledge of routine dental procedures and equipment gained through in-house training
and experience including specialised areas such as general anaesthetics.
Experienced in
treating patients from diverse cultural backgrounds i.e. those who require
interpretation services.
Knowledge of
Basic Life Support techniques and certificate of training and willingness to
complete ILS training/certification and regular updates, provided by Livewell
Southwest
Trained in recognising
medical emergencies and assists in dealing with them.
Trained by PCDS /
Livewell in all Mandatory Training topics, including Manual Handling, Breakaway,
Health and Safety when required.
Clinical work is
carried out without direct supervision using initiative and knowledge of
procedures gained through experience and training. The guidance of a dental operator or clinical
manager is sought for non-routine clinical procedures.
Administrative
duties are carried out without direct supervision using knowledge of procedures
and referring to a Manager for non-routine procedures.
Holds
the NEBDN certificate in conscious sedation
Thorough
knowledge of specialist dental procedures gained through a minimum of 2 years
post qualification, training and experience
Will be required to carry out additional duties and
responsibilities.
Communicates
with patients within specialist groups on specialist dental topics. Judgement,
reassurance and motivation, are necessary to ensure instructions are given to
patients in a manner which they can understand.
Please see full Job Description within the supporting information section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post holder works
with special care dentists treating patients with special needs mostlyhaving treatment under conscious sedation. Post holder also provides
Dental Sedation Nursing support to all Dentists carrying out Dental Sedation,
including Oral Surgery.
Post holder
has GDC registration and holds the NEBDN certificate in conscious sedationand thereby acts as the second appropriately trained person working with
the dentist in line with the British Dental association patient safety
guidelines
Post holder
requires knowledge of complex medical, physical and mental health problems,which has been gained through a minimum of 2 years experience
Post holder
will be required to monitor sedated patients during both treatment andrecovery, and needs to recognise and assist with medical emergencies.
Post holder
will discharge patients with the dentists agreement, and be responsible forgiving relevant post operative instructions and care
To assist
all operators in all chair side assisting. To support and care for patients
duringprocedures using conscious sedation.
Follows all sedation
related local policies and SOPs, including the correct preparation ofequipment and attends local drawing up drugs training
with sedation lead.
Records
clinical observations on patients sedation record
Carries out
performance checks and daily maintenance on specialist equipment i.e. PulseOximeter, Oxygen cylinders, Scavenger unit and Relative analgesia
machine to sure the equipment is ready for use and if faulty to remove from use
and report to the relevant technician.
Prepares the
surgery environment using knowledge and experience to select theappropriate equipment, materials and instruments, using specialist knowledge
based on patients medical, physical and emotional needs.
Works as
part of a multi-disciplinary team in Freedom day case units assisting operator treating patients under general anaesthesia.
Providing technical and clinical support for patients undergoing these procedures.
Providing post operative care plans for these patients
Triage of urgent
care patients to assess the urgency of treatment and determine thecorrect booking and then book appointments including
outlying clinics.
Registered, as a Dental Nurse, with the GDC.
Thorough
knowledge of dental procedures gained through a minimum of 2 years
post-qualification training and experience.
Thorough
knowledge of routine dental procedures and equipment gained through in-house training
and experience including specialised areas such as general anaesthetics.
Experienced in
treating patients from diverse cultural backgrounds i.e. those who require
interpretation services.
Knowledge of
Basic Life Support techniques and certificate of training and willingness to
complete ILS training/certification and regular updates, provided by Livewell
Southwest
Trained in recognising
medical emergencies and assists in dealing with them.
Trained by PCDS /
Livewell in all Mandatory Training topics, including Manual Handling, Breakaway,
Health and Safety when required.
Clinical work is
carried out without direct supervision using initiative and knowledge of
procedures gained through experience and training. The guidance of a dental operator or clinical
manager is sought for non-routine clinical procedures.
Administrative
duties are carried out without direct supervision using knowledge of procedures
and referring to a Manager for non-routine procedures.
Holds
the NEBDN certificate in conscious sedation
Thorough
knowledge of specialist dental procedures gained through a minimum of 2 years
post qualification, training and experience
Will be required to carry out additional duties and
responsibilities.
Communicates
with patients within specialist groups on specialist dental topics. Judgement,
reassurance and motivation, are necessary to ensure instructions are given to
patients in a manner which they can understand.
Please see full Job Description within the supporting information section.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN Qualification/City & Guilds NVQ3 or equivalent in Dental Nursing
- NEBDN qualification in Dental Sedation Nursing
- Registered as a Dental Nurse with the GDC
- GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent) English and maths
Desirable
- Additional Dental Nurse qualifications.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a member of a team
- A minimum of 2 years dental nursing experience.
- Experience of working in a sedation setting
Desirable
- Assists with the induction of new staff
- Trains and supports new and less qualified staff.
- Experience of working in the salaried, community or personal dental services within the NHS.
- Experience of working within Special Care Dentistry, paediatric and/or Oral Surgery.
- Experience in undertaking extra duties to support your team and/or service
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the equipment and materials used in dental, surgical and sedation procedures.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
- Knowledge of Cross Infection control measures.
- Carries out clinical and administrative work without direct supervision.
- Promotes best practice and a high level of patient care for the Plymouth Community Dental Services Ltd.
- Fluent in spoken and written English language.
- Good organisational skills
- Good keyboard and ICT skills
- Calm reassuring manner
- Good interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with staff at all grades and ability to support patients of all social backgrounds and all outside agencies
- Organises tasks and activities to make optimum use of clinical time.
- Works and communicates with all members of a multi-disciplinary team.
- To act in a professional manner at all times.
- Competent in recognising and dealing with medical emergencies
- Make decisions as to best practice.
- Carries out performance checks and daily maintenance on dental equipment.
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Up to date in Basic life support training
- Up to date in Intermediate Life Support training
- Computer literate including use of Software of Excellence dental package, such as SOEL Health and Dentally
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN Qualification/City & Guilds NVQ3 or equivalent in Dental Nursing
- NEBDN qualification in Dental Sedation Nursing
- Registered as a Dental Nurse with the GDC
- GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent) English and maths
Desirable
- Additional Dental Nurse qualifications.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a member of a team
- A minimum of 2 years dental nursing experience.
- Experience of working in a sedation setting
Desirable
- Assists with the induction of new staff
- Trains and supports new and less qualified staff.
- Experience of working in the salaried, community or personal dental services within the NHS.
- Experience of working within Special Care Dentistry, paediatric and/or Oral Surgery.
- Experience in undertaking extra duties to support your team and/or service
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the equipment and materials used in dental, surgical and sedation procedures.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
- Knowledge of Cross Infection control measures.
- Carries out clinical and administrative work without direct supervision.
- Promotes best practice and a high level of patient care for the Plymouth Community Dental Services Ltd.
- Fluent in spoken and written English language.
- Good organisational skills
- Good keyboard and ICT skills
- Calm reassuring manner
- Good interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with staff at all grades and ability to support patients of all social backgrounds and all outside agencies
- Organises tasks and activities to make optimum use of clinical time.
- Works and communicates with all members of a multi-disciplinary team.
- To act in a professional manner at all times.
- Competent in recognising and dealing with medical emergencies
- Make decisions as to best practice.
- Carries out performance checks and daily maintenance on dental equipment.
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Up to date in Basic life support training
- Up to date in Intermediate Life Support training
- Computer literate including use of Software of Excellence dental package, such as SOEL Health and Dentally
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).
