Job summary
Dental Nurse Band 4 - 20 hours per week
To deliver complex clinical work whilst working as part of the team to provide an efficient Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontic Service to the Trust. The post-holder will help with training and supervision of new and temporary staff to the department. They will be expected to always act in a manner consistent with the GDC Code of Professional Conduct carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Please refer to job description for full duties.
Main duties of the job
Patient reception, assisting clinicians in specialist treatment of maxillofacial and orthodontic patients. Carry out treatment and assist in the supervision of patients until they are fit to leave the premises.
Liaising with secretaries/receptionists regarding appointments and administration.
Organise and maintain surgery equipment and materials.
Care and maintenance of electronic equipment, liaising with the medical equipment service department.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Dental Nurse (National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ Level 3)
- Registered with the GDC
- One of the following: GCSE Maths GCSE English GCSR Science (All grade C or equivalent experience)
Desirable
- Certificate in Dental Radiology
- Certificate in Oral Health Promotion
- Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing
- Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing
- Certificate in Dental Anaesthetic Nursing
- Certificate in Special Care Dentistry
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assisting chairside in dental surgery.
Desirable
- Experience of oral surgery/orthodontics
- Experience of sedation
- Experience of working with dental students
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Dental Nurse (National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ Level 3)
- Registered with the GDC
- One of the following: GCSE Maths GCSE English GCSR Science (All grade C or equivalent experience)
Desirable
- Certificate in Dental Radiology
- Certificate in Oral Health Promotion
- Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing
- Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing
- Certificate in Dental Anaesthetic Nursing
- Certificate in Special Care Dentistry
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assisting chairside in dental surgery.
Desirable
- Experience of oral surgery/orthodontics
- Experience of sedation
- Experience of working with dental students
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).
