Job summary
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Dental Nurse to join our Friendly and welcoming team in Maxilla Facial Department, Suite 2 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital working 22.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
Contributes to the delivery of outstanding patient care by working independently to:
- Receive and prepare patients for their treatment within a range of clinics in Maxillofacial and Orthodontics, assisting the lead nurses in the clinics.
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Preparation of Maxillofacial and Orthodontic clinics in relation to equipment, instruments and clinical records.
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Prepare surgical kits and assist for Maxillofacial surgical procedures and emergencies.
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Deliver individual programmes of care in Orthodontics and Oral Maxillofacial including oral health education
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Ensure the smooth and safe transition of patients through the Maxillofacial and Orthodontic department including assisting and chaperoning the medical staff.
- Be responsible for the maintenance of equipment and furnishings in the department, reporting defects to the appropriate authorities
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter for more:@hrcrhft @royalhospital @WellbeingCRH
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered with the general Dental council
- NEBDN National Certificate/Diploma in Dental Nursing or NVQ level 3 oral health care
Desirable
- NEBDN Certificate in Sedation & ILS trained
Experience
Essential
- Experienced qualified Dental Nurse
Desirable
- Experience of Orthodontics/Oral surgery
- Experience as a Dental Nurse in Hospital/community environment
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisation skills
- Proven clinical skills
- Computer literate
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Approachable
- Smart appearance
- Enthusiastic
- Team player
- Initiative/motivation
- Flexible/energetic
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered with the general Dental council
- NEBDN National Certificate/Diploma in Dental Nursing or NVQ level 3 oral health care
Desirable
- NEBDN Certificate in Sedation & ILS trained
Experience
Essential
- Experienced qualified Dental Nurse
Desirable
- Experience of Orthodontics/Oral surgery
- Experience as a Dental Nurse in Hospital/community environment
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisation skills
- Proven clinical skills
- Computer literate
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Approachable
- Smart appearance
- Enthusiastic
- Team player
- Initiative/motivation
- Flexible/energetic
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).
