Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Dental Nurse

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Job summary

Do you want to make a difference?

We are looking for a caring and compassionate qualified dental nurse to join the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Emergency Dental Service team based at our Haywards Heath Emergency Dental Centre, which runs on evenings, weekends and bank holidays

The sessions run from 5.30pm to 10pm, weekdays and 08.30am to 1pm, weekends and bank holidays

If you are well organised, able to prioritise and work on your own initiative without direct supervision, but also enjoys working as part of a team to provide excellent patient care, then we look forward to hearing from you

Main duties of the job

We would like to hear from experienced dental nurses who are GDC registered by NVQ 3 or holding the National certificate in Dental Nursing or equivalent. We need individuals with a caring attitude, good communication skills and some experience in using a dental IT software programme.

As the service operates during evenings, weekends and bank holidays some flexibility and availability at short notice to provide cover is welcomed.

About us

The Emergency Dental Service prides itself in providing an exceptional level of service to its service users and we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person, who is able to work, learn and actively contribute within our team. You must have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to providing the highest levels of service to our patients.

If you are looking for a challenge and want to join a dynamic team in a friendly and pro-active Trust, then this is the role for you

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.

We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.

Details

Date posted

10 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year £26,530 - £29,114 Per annum/Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

150-MM1509-PC

Job locations

Haywards Heath Health Centre

Heath Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 3BB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Why work for us?

  • Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
  • Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
  • EMBRACE, Disability and Wellbeing,LGBTQIA+ and Religion Spirituality and Belief staff networks
  • Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
  • Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
  • Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
  • Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff

Job description

Job responsibilities

Why work for us?

  • Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
  • Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
  • EMBRACE, Disability and Wellbeing,LGBTQIA+ and Religion Spirituality and Belief staff networks
  • Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
  • Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
  • Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
  • Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Dental nursing NVQ of equivalent
  • Registered with The General Dental Council
  • Good level of school qualifications

Desirable

  • Post Certification Qualifications

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure prioritising own workload
  • Ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals

Desirable

  • Dental IT Software Package

Experience

Essential

  • Dental Nursing Experience
  • Experience with variety of patient types

Desirable

  • NHS Experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Dental nursing NVQ of equivalent
  • Registered with The General Dental Council
  • Good level of school qualifications

Desirable

  • Post Certification Qualifications

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure prioritising own workload
  • Ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals

Desirable

  • Dental IT Software Package

Experience

Essential

  • Dental Nursing Experience
  • Experience with variety of patient types

Desirable

  • NHS Experience

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Haywards Heath Health Centre

Heath Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 3BB


Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Haywards Heath Health Centre

Heath Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 3BB


Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Emergency Dental Service Manager

Lucy Borthwick

lucy.borthwick@nhs.net

07467336478

Details

Date posted

10 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year £26,530 - £29,114 Per annum/Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

150-MM1509-PC

Job locations

Haywards Heath Health Centre

Heath Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 3BB


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