Dental Nurse

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you looking for a new opportunity but within a supportive and caring team?We are very excited to advertise band 4 Dental nurse positions at RNENTEDH in the following specialities: -

o Floor 4 -Dental treatment (Restorative, Endodontics & Adult special care)o Floor 3- Dental treatment adults and young people (Periodontology, The School of Hygiene and Therapy & Orthodontics)o Floor 2- Paediatric Dentistryo Floor 1 -New Patient Zoneo Floor -1 - Procedure zone dental services

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research across eight sites.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* UCLH is top trust to work at in England for the second year running.*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of teamwork. We are fully committed to training and development of the Dental Nurses with support for continuing education and learning.

Main duties of the job

You will gain the opportunity to join a successful, dynamic dental team who have a passion for developing dental nurses and an interest in ensuring that you can maximise your developmental potential whilst gaining further skills and extended duties.

There will be an opportunity to develop your skills in providing more specialist care via training qualifications in sedation, Oral Health education, implantology etc.

We provide a varied and competency-based induction programme to support you in your development within the service.

The recruitment process involves the following stages: -? Application through NHS jobs? Numeracy and Literacy assessment? Interviews will be held on a Saturday and will include a tour of the hospital.

We do not accept applications from previous candidates who have applied within the last 6 months.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

  • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

  • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

  • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

  • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

  • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

  • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

  • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

  • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Date posted

13 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,944 to £34,937 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-5890

Job locations

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH

47-49 Huntley Street

London

WC1E 6DG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
  • General Dental Council registration

Desirable

  • Post Qualification Certificate

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a clinical setting

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the specialty

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Maintain accurate patient's files/X-rays transfer data to database display an appreciation for the importance of this.
  • Ability to work under own initiative without direct supervision.
  • Ability to work as part of a team with a professional approach towards work and colleagues.

Desirable

  • IT skills - Maintain personal Record and general information data entry, text processing.

Communication

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with GDC registration, maintains updated Personal development plan, as per GDC requirements.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion.

Essential

  • Understand the Equality Act 2010, duties, roles, and responsibilities for UCLH, staff.
  • Treat everyone who comes into contact with us with dignity, respect, and compassion.
  • Place a high value on diversity and fairness.
  • Understand the UCLH values, vision, and objectives.

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:

Essential

  • Knowledge relating to legislation in: oThe disposal of clinical and other hazardous waste oRadiography oHealth and Safety Decontamination oMedical devices.

Specific Requirements

Essential

  • Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting your work. This includes, but is not limited to, those relating to: o data protection

Desirable

  • Flexible approach to working hours.
Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
  • General Dental Council registration

Desirable

  • Post Qualification Certificate

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a clinical setting

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the specialty

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Maintain accurate patient's files/X-rays transfer data to database display an appreciation for the importance of this.
  • Ability to work under own initiative without direct supervision.
  • Ability to work as part of a team with a professional approach towards work and colleagues.

Desirable

  • IT skills - Maintain personal Record and general information data entry, text processing.

Communication

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with GDC registration, maintains updated Personal development plan, as per GDC requirements.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion.

Essential

  • Understand the Equality Act 2010, duties, roles, and responsibilities for UCLH, staff.
  • Treat everyone who comes into contact with us with dignity, respect, and compassion.
  • Place a high value on diversity and fairness.
  • Understand the UCLH values, vision, and objectives.

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:

Essential

  • Knowledge relating to legislation in: oThe disposal of clinical and other hazardous waste oRadiography oHealth and Safety Decontamination oMedical devices.

Specific Requirements

Essential

  • Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting your work. This includes, but is not limited to, those relating to: o data protection

Desirable

  • Flexible approach to working hours.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH

47-49 Huntley Street

London

WC1E 6DG


Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH

47-49 Huntley Street

London

WC1E 6DG


Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Matron

Jill Brindle

Jill.brindle@nhs.net

Date posted

13 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,944 to £34,937 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-5890

Job locations

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH

47-49 Huntley Street

London

WC1E 6DG


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