Job summary
As a qualified Dental Nurse, you will be responsible for supporting the service ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care.
The post holder will be expected to assist the Oral & Maxillofacial clinicians with a wide of procedures including, but not exclusive to the removal of teeth and roots, surgical removal of wisdom teeth, surgical uncovering of impacted teeth and soft tissue surgery, oncology, facial deformity, and pain clinics. Procedures may be carried out under local anaesthetic, conscious sedation, and general anaesthesia.
We undertake orthodontic treatments which come under IOTN grades of 4 and 5, these may include a multidisciplinary team approach, you will work alongside a varied range of clinicians ranging from Trainee Orthodontic Therapists to Consultants
It is expected that the post holder will be able to give advice on treatment and procedures that are carried out by the team.
Please note that this post may be subject for a banding review under the AFC
Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint two part time registered qualified Dental Nurses, with relevant experience to work in the Oral & Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Department at Salford Care OrganisationYou will be a Registered Dental Nurse with active registration with the General Dental Council. A post qualification in sedation or radiography is desirableYou will be an effective communicator with good interpersonal skills and an ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team. You will be able to deliver a high standard of evidence based care in line with Trust policies and protocols.
About us
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Registration on General Dental Council's Dental Nurse Register
Qualifications
Essential
- Dental Nurse Qualification or Equivalent (NVQ III)
- Post Qualification in Dental Radiography
- Post Qualification in Conscious Sedation
Desirable
- Qualification in Orthodontic Nursing
- Qualification in Oral Health Education
Knowledge Skills & Experience
Desirable
- Experience of Orthodontic Nursing
- Experience of Surgical Procedures
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Registration on General Dental Council's Dental Nurse Register
Qualifications
Essential
- Dental Nurse Qualification or Equivalent (NVQ III)
- Post Qualification in Dental Radiography
- Post Qualification in Conscious Sedation
Desirable
- Qualification in Orthodontic Nursing
- Qualification in Oral Health Education
Knowledge Skills & Experience
Desirable
- Experience of Orthodontic Nursing
- Experience of Surgical Procedures
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).