Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
Are you a qualified dental nurse, but wanting to develop your skills in a supportive environment that invests in your growth? If so come & be a part of our team, we are the leading provider of specialist NHS Dental Care in Plymouth.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time developmental dental nurse position within Plymouth Community Dental Service (PCDS). This post will give the successful candidate fully funded & supported training to achieve the NEBDN Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing.
PCDS provides specialist lead NHS dental care to patients who are unable to receive care within a general practice setting. Not only are we a place where patients receive exceptional care, but we also pride ourselves in providing a supportive& development focused place to work. We are committed to nurturing our staff at every stage of their career. Whether it be through informal training, clinical supervision or opportunities to be involved in service improvement & teaching. We invest heavily in our team and provide core GDC CPD including yearly Immediate Life Support courses as well as opportunities to undertake additional professional qualifications.
In acknowledgement of your commitment & achievement of advanced skills, within 24 months of commencement (subject to meeting training and performance objectives), this post will then convert to a substantive position on the Agenda for Change Band 5 scale.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will initially mainly work with clinicians treating patients attending for unscheduled dental care and routine children. At times you may be required to support clinicians treating children under anaesthetic at University Hospitals Plymouth (full training given prior).
The post holder will assist clinicians to undertake a full range of dental treatments whilst supporting and caring for patients. You will need to manage the surgery, completing all the relevant clinical and administrative tasks.
This is a developmental position which will support the post holder to undertake full dental nurse sedation training at the earliest from September 2026.
On successful completion of this training within the 24-month timeframe and fulfilling all probation requirements this post will then convert into a Band 5 Special Care Dental Nurse role.
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 staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us
We offer more than a just a job; the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. As one of the largest specialist NHS Dental Providers in the City, we care for patients who may not be able to access Dental treatment elsewhere. This includes children, those with special needs & requiring specialist oral surgery.
Our staff:
Make a difference- providing care to patients with complex needs & contribute to improving oral health.
Work in a supportive team- join a friendly, multidisciplinary work force that values teamwork, respect & compassion.
Grow your career- benefit from ongoing training & development opportunities.
Be part of innovation- contribute to teaching, service development & continuous improvement.
Enjoy a healthy work life balance- we offer NHS terms & conditions, flexible working & a role with real purpose in a coastal city with an outstanding quality of life.
We offer:
Access to the NHS pension (if you have paid into this within the last 12 months) or the Scottish Widows pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Provision of free uniform
Start with access to 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata (which increases after 5 years service)
Access various provision to support your own wellbeing such as employer assistance programme (EAP) & range of online resources.
Access to a host of employee benefits, such as a Blue Light Card and salary sacrifice options for home electronics, lease cars & the cycle to work scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Works with the dental operator providing emergency / routine child patient care including clinical procedures and chair side assisting.
Supports the needs of patients, carers and clinicians and be able to deal withthem promptly and efficiently.
Works with all dental equipment including sharp and fine instruments.
Provides advice for patients/carers/families about dental procedures including pre and post-operative advice, management of complications and pain control.
Prepares the clinical environment prior to clinical sessions and closes down at the end of clinical sessions, following the service cross infection and decontamination protocols.
Checks surgery equipment and reports any faults.
Records clinical observations.
Ensures routine and emergency equipment is checked and available i.e. oxygen cylinders and masks, defibrillator.
Decontaminates equipment, instruments following cross infection procedures.
Prepares the surgery for the patient using knowledge and experience to select the appropriate equipment, materials and instruments.
Develops x-rays using digital equipment.
After relevant training maybe required to take x-rays.
Required to work at different locations to meet the needs of the Service, when required, including General Anaesthesia sessions at UHP.
Continue with or commence full dental nurse sedation training. To support with this training, the post holder under supervision will work with dentists treating patients under conscious sedation.
Triage of urgent care patients to assess the urgency of treatment and determine the correct booking and then book appointments including outlying clinics.
Undertakes specific duties delegated by Dental Operators and Plymouth Community Dental Services Ltd Managers.
Follows policies determined by others, including NHS England, the British Dental Association (including the Cross Infection guidelines), the General Dental Council, COSHH, RIDDOR and HASAWA, DOM HTM 01 05.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Works with the dental operator providing emergency / routine child patient care including clinical procedures and chair side assisting.
Supports the needs of patients, carers and clinicians and be able to deal withthem promptly and efficiently.
Works with all dental equipment including sharp and fine instruments.
Provides advice for patients/carers/families about dental procedures including pre and post-operative advice, management of complications and pain control.
Prepares the clinical environment prior to clinical sessions and closes down at the end of clinical sessions, following the service cross infection and decontamination protocols.
Checks surgery equipment and reports any faults.
Records clinical observations.
Ensures routine and emergency equipment is checked and available i.e. oxygen cylinders and masks, defibrillator.
Decontaminates equipment, instruments following cross infection procedures.
Prepares the surgery for the patient using knowledge and experience to select the appropriate equipment, materials and instruments.
Develops x-rays using digital equipment.
After relevant training maybe required to take x-rays.
Required to work at different locations to meet the needs of the Service, when required, including General Anaesthesia sessions at UHP.
Continue with or commence full dental nurse sedation training. To support with this training, the post holder under supervision will work with dentists treating patients under conscious sedation.
Triage of urgent care patients to assess the urgency of treatment and determine the correct booking and then book appointments including outlying clinics.
Undertakes specific duties delegated by Dental Operators and Plymouth Community Dental Services Ltd Managers.
Follows policies determined by others, including NHS England, the British Dental Association (including the Cross Infection guidelines), the General Dental Council, COSHH, RIDDOR and HASAWA, DOM HTM 01 05.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the equipment and materials used in dental and surgical 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.
- Competent in recognizing 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 Basic life support training
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN Qualification/City & Guilds NVQ3 or equivalent
- Registered as a Dental Nurse with the GDC working at Band 4 KSF level dimensions
- Commenced, or willing to commence NEBDN conscious sedation training
- GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent) English and maths
Desirable
- Additional Dental Nurse qualifications.
Skills
Essential
- 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
- To always act in a professional manner
- Computer literate
- Controls stock levels of dental consumables and materials.
- Organizes tasks and activities to make optimum use of clinical time.
- Works and communicates with all members of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of using Dentally dental package
Experience
Essential
- Relevant dental nursing experience.
- Assist with the induction of new staff.
- Trains and supports new staff
Desirable
- Experience of working in the salaried, community or personal dental services within the NHS.
- Experience of working as a member of a team
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the equipment and materials used in dental and surgical 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.
- Competent in recognizing 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 Basic life support training
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN Qualification/City & Guilds NVQ3 or equivalent
- Registered as a Dental Nurse with the GDC working at Band 4 KSF level dimensions
- Commenced, or willing to commence NEBDN conscious sedation training
- GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent) English and maths
Desirable
- Additional Dental Nurse qualifications.
Skills
Essential
- 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
- To always act in a professional manner
- Computer literate
- Controls stock levels of dental consumables and materials.
- Organizes tasks and activities to make optimum use of clinical time.
- Works and communicates with all members of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of using Dentally dental package
Experience
Essential
- Relevant dental nursing experience.
- Assist with the induction of new staff.
- Trains and supports new staff
Desirable
- Experience of working in the salaried, community or personal dental services within the NHS.
- Experience of working as a member of a team
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
