Job summary
25.5 Hours per weekMonday-Friday between the hours of 8am-5pm
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team at the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery department at Barnsley Hosptial.
As a Registered Dental Nurse you will be responsible for supporting your Manager in ensuring that our service users needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care.
Main duties of the job
Possess excellent communication skills.
Is confident to work collaboratively with a range of internal & external stakeholders & partners across the health & social care sector.
Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.
About us
We
reserve the right to close positions early
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated
Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress
in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the
best Place to Work
We scored best
in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate
leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also
scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to
each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of
the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future
and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never
been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we
can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley
Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity
and fair treatment to all applicants
For
individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health
& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert
to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no
longer eligible for sponsorship
The
cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only
be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minor oral surgery, orthodontics and restorative dentistry experience.
- Significant post qualification experience
Desirable
- Experience in assisting the management of a sedated patients.
- Previous experience of working in an Oral / Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Department
- Experience of assisting with clinical orthodontic procedures.
- Hospital experience
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Background knowledge of most routine oral and maxillofacial and Orthodontic procedures, including cross infection control.
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
- Awareness of Health and Safety requirements.
- Safeguarding and consent
- Mental Capacity Act.
Qualifications
Essential
- The National Examination Board Certificate for Dental Nurses (NEBDN)
- Current registration with the General Dental Council
- NEBDN Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing
Desirable
- NEBDN Certificate in Conscious Sedation
- NEBDN Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing
- Certificate in Health Education
- NEBDN Certificate in Radiography
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minor oral surgery, orthodontics and restorative dentistry experience.
- Significant post qualification experience
Desirable
- Experience in assisting the management of a sedated patients.
- Previous experience of working in an Oral / Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Department
- Experience of assisting with clinical orthodontic procedures.
- Hospital experience
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Background knowledge of most routine oral and maxillofacial and Orthodontic procedures, including cross infection control.
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
- Awareness of Health and Safety requirements.
- Safeguarding and consent
- Mental Capacity Act.
Qualifications
Essential
- The National Examination Board Certificate for Dental Nurses (NEBDN)
- Current registration with the General Dental Council
- NEBDN Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing
Desirable
- NEBDN Certificate in Conscious Sedation
- NEBDN Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing
- Certificate in Health Education
- NEBDN Certificate in Radiography
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job
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).
