Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Leeds Dental Institute team working
at our Bradford Outreach teaching site, as a Qualified Dental Nurse
You
will be working alongside and covering for the Senior Dental Nurse, supporting
the education of dental undergraduates and apprentice dental nurses in a 7
chaired dental unit.
Annual
leave would be expected to be taken outside of student term time.
You
will be responsible for delivering exceptional standards of safe, effective
care; monitoring and maintaining care to ensure that it consistently meets
Trust standards.
Qualified
Dental Nurses work as a highly valued member of the Dental Team and applicants
should be enthusiastic, professional, and well-motivated team players whilst
also being able to work on their own initiative.
Further
professional development is strongly encouraged. There will be opportunities
for continuing professional development linked to a personal development plan.
Applicants
must hold a NVQ level 3 Oral Health Qualification or equivalent
National/Hospital Certificate in Dental Nursing and be registered with the
General Dental Council. A post qualification certificate or additional
competencies are desirable.
The
post is fulltime 37.5 hours or part-time/job share/term time would be
considered.
Working
hours - Monday-Friday - 8.30am - 5pm (1 hour lunch)
It
is advisable that the applicant contacts Kate Wood, Senior Dental Nurse for an
informal discussion regarding the role.
Main duties of the job
The
post involves supporting and providing chair side assistance to the dental
undergraduates in a busy clinical area.
You
will be responsible for ensuring the correct equipment and instruments are
available for treatment sessions, complete administrative tasks and support the
daily running of the teaching unit.
You
must have commitment to putting patients' needs first within a friendly,
supportive, efficient, clean and safe environment, providing a high standard of
care whilst always ensuring patients are treated with the utmost respect.
You
will support the education and induction of apprentice dental nurses and dental
undergraduates.
You
will be required to support and cover the Senior Dental Nurse in their absence.
For
further information, please see the attached trust job description and person
specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK and
employs more than 20,000 staff across seven hospitals on six sites.
Leeds
Dental Institute is a teaching hospital hosting over 80,000 patient episodes
per year and providing training and education for all members of the Dental
Team.
In
2018 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our service as 'Outstanding'.
Interested
individuals can look forward to the challenges that a position working as a
Dental Nurse in one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK will bring.
Rewards
and benefits
Generous
annual leave entitlement with 27 days plus Bank Holidays for staff who are
new to the NHS
NHS
Pension Scheme
Development
opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
Friendly,
supportive and caring colleagues
Support
for Parents and Carers
Staff
resources and benefits including employee assistance programme, discount gym
membership, car schemes
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role:
Qualified Dental Nurse Grade: Band 4
Reports
to: Senior Dental Nurse
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
Prepare
for and assist (closely support) clinicians, dental undergraduate students with
care, treatment and management of patients with general and complex dental
treatment.
Manage
the preparation of the clinical areas ensuring a high standard of cleanliness
within the department and working to the hospital Infection Control Policy.
Communicate
with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care
and promote effective team working.
Assist
with the teaching and supervision of learners and other staff.
Respect
the dignity and confidentiality of patients.
Maintain
a high standard of work and professionalism.
Take
responsibility for own personal development and complete all mandatory training
required for the role.
All
staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve
the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This
includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Policies,
For
more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer
to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role:
Qualified Dental Nurse Grade: Band 4
Reports
to: Senior Dental Nurse
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
Prepare
for and assist (closely support) clinicians, dental undergraduate students with
care, treatment and management of patients with general and complex dental
treatment.
Manage
the preparation of the clinical areas ensuring a high standard of cleanliness
within the department and working to the hospital Infection Control Policy.
Communicate
with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care
and promote effective team working.
Assist
with the teaching and supervision of learners and other staff.
Respect
the dignity and confidentiality of patients.
Maintain
a high standard of work and professionalism.
Take
responsibility for own personal development and complete all mandatory training
required for the role.
All
staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve
the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This
includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Policies,
For
more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer
to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must possess either: National certificate for Dental Nurses, NVQ level 3 Dental Nurse or Hospital Certificate.
- Dental Nurse registration with the General Dental Council
- Maths and English GCSE A-C or 4-9.
Desirable
- Post qualification certificate i.e. Radiography
Experience
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of chairside assisting, and material/equipment used
- Ability to work 4 handed/close support
- Experience of working in a clinical and/or outreach setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a dental specialty i.e. Implants Sedation, Orthodontics, Oral Health.
- Evidence of CPD training, and updating knowledge.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to act professionally at all times
- Being able to deliver an excellent standard of care
- Skills in patient advocacy
- Good IT skills
Desirable
Other criteria
Essential
- Awareness of infection prevention and control procedures
- Awareness of decontamination procedures
- Awareness of information governance procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must possess either: National certificate for Dental Nurses, NVQ level 3 Dental Nurse or Hospital Certificate.
- Dental Nurse registration with the General Dental Council
- Maths and English GCSE A-C or 4-9.
Desirable
- Post qualification certificate i.e. Radiography
Experience
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of chairside assisting, and material/equipment used
- Ability to work 4 handed/close support
- Experience of working in a clinical and/or outreach setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a dental specialty i.e. Implants Sedation, Orthodontics, Oral Health.
- Evidence of CPD training, and updating knowledge.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to act professionally at all times
- Being able to deliver an excellent standard of care
- Skills in patient advocacy
- Good IT skills
Desirable
Other criteria
Essential
- Awareness of infection prevention and control procedures
- Awareness of decontamination procedures
- Awareness of information governance 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.
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).
