Job summary
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a caring, dedicated, adaptable and self-motivated
Registered Dental Nurse who has excellent personal, communication and clinical
skills to join our team of dental nurses working in our busy community clinics
across South Tyneside, Sunderland and Gateshead.
As a specialist
dental nurse, you will work collaboratively with dentists, dental therapists,
hygienists and administration staff providing high standard of care and the
best possible experience for our diverse group of patients. The post holder
would be expected to travel to different clinic sites, hospitals, care homes
and patients homes.
You will
have experience of working as part of a dental team and be responsible for working
in nurse led clinics as well as assisting the dental clinician with clinical
treatment of children and adults, including medically compromised patients and
patients with learning disabilities or dental phobia.
Main duties of the job
The postholder
will undertake triaging of patients and prioritise clinical need, initiate
investigations to support the patient journey through the dental clinical
pathway liaising with multi professional teams, Clinical Lead and Clinical Team
Manager.
They will provide clinical treatment, in a nurse led
clinic, under the prescription of a dentist, which will include topical fluoride
application and application of preventative therapies.
They will be involved in the development and delivery
of CBT based interventions for dental phobias, in a nurse led clinic, which
will support with anxiety management pathways as well as provide clinical
nursing support within the department to support the clinical patient
pathway.
The postholder will adhere to the Trusts vision,
values and behavioural compact within the working day.
This post is
subject to enhanced DSB disclosure.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake triage and prioritise clinical need, initiate investigations to support the
patient journey through the dental clinical pathway liaising with multi professional
teams, Clinical Lead and Clinical Team Manager.
Provide clinical treatment, in a nurse led clinic, under the prescription of a dentist,
which will include topical fluoride application and application of preventative
therapies.
Deliver CBT based interventions for dental phobias, in a nurse led clinic, to support
with anxiety management pathways.
Provide clinical nursing support within the department to support the clinical patient
pathway.
To adhere with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake triage and prioritise clinical need, initiate investigations to support the
patient journey through the dental clinical pathway liaising with multi professional
teams, Clinical Lead and Clinical Team Manager.
Provide clinical treatment, in a nurse led clinic, under the prescription of a dentist,
which will include topical fluoride application and application of preventative
therapies.
Deliver CBT based interventions for dental phobias, in a nurse led clinic, to support
with anxiety management pathways.
Provide clinical nursing support within the department to support the clinical patient
pathway.
To adhere with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Dental Nurse with evidence of current GDC
- registration.
- National examining board for dental nurse diploma or NVQ level 3.
- NEBDN post qualification in dental related subject. for
- example, sedation, special care, radiology or oral health -level 4/5.
- CBT qualification or willingness to complete within 6 months of employment.
- Topical fluoride application qualification or willingness to complete within 6months of employment.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge and training in caring for patients that require complex dental treatments.
- Experience of assisting with adults and peadiatrics who have
- additional needs.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with motivation and enthusiasm.
- Ability to prioritise and self-manage own caseload.
- Demonstrate an organised way of working and having the ability to plan time effectively
- Knowledge of special needs conditions and assisting with patients who are medically compromised, have behavioral problems or phobic patients.
- Evidence of working across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience of working in NHS dental environment.
Desirable
Physical skills
Essential
- Car driver and valid driving license
- Ability to use electronic resources to input, save and provide data and information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Dental Nurse with evidence of current GDC
- registration.
- National examining board for dental nurse diploma or NVQ level 3.
- NEBDN post qualification in dental related subject. for
- example, sedation, special care, radiology or oral health -level 4/5.
- CBT qualification or willingness to complete within 6 months of employment.
- Topical fluoride application qualification or willingness to complete within 6months of employment.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge and training in caring for patients that require complex dental treatments.
- Experience of assisting with adults and peadiatrics who have
- additional needs.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with motivation and enthusiasm.
- Ability to prioritise and self-manage own caseload.
- Demonstrate an organised way of working and having the ability to plan time effectively
- Knowledge of special needs conditions and assisting with patients who are medically compromised, have behavioral problems or phobic patients.
- Evidence of working across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience of working in NHS dental environment.
Desirable
Physical skills
Essential
- Car driver and valid driving license
- Ability to use electronic resources to input, save and provide data and 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).
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).
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