The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dental Nurse

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Job summary

Newcastle Hospitals is a CQC endorsed outstanding organisation with a local, national and international reputation for excellence. We are looking to recruit registered Dental Nurses to join our Staff Bank. In return we can offer valuable work opportunities/experience, opportunity to apply for NHS substantive employment, comprehensive training, NHS Pension contributions and accrued holiday pay.

Our bank service aims to supply appropriately skilled staff to cover temporary shortages across community settings. Joining the bank provides an excellent opportunity for those who wish to gain insight and experience into diverse areas and specialities while providing you with the flexibility to choose your own working hours - we welcome those who can work up to full time hours.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for dedicated individuals to become part of our team of valued bank staff where you will play a crucial role in our ongoing service delivery within our outstanding organisation.

The main role of this position is to provide surgery and chair side support for various departments within Newcastle Dental Hospital from 08:30-17:00 Monday -Fridaya and be responsible for preparing premises and equipment for treatment.

About us

We are committed to improving the working lives of our staff and maintaining a healthy and efficient work force while providing excellent care to our patients. Listed below is a summary of the Trust terms and conditions of registration to the Staff Bank, and staff benefits available.

All posts are subject to NHS pre-employment checks including occupational health clearance and DBS (where appropriate).
All pay progression is conditional upon a positive outcome at annual appraisal.
All successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay. You will be required to sign a DBS payment form which will be issued to you as part of your recruitment process.
All new employees will be required to attend the Trust induction programme and complete appropriate mandatory training requirements.
Where professional registration is required for a post it is the responsibility of the employee to maintain their registration.
The Trust operates a no smoking policy.

Date posted

28 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

317-2024-SB-DenNurse2802

Job locations

Trustwide

Newcastle

NE3 3HD

Job description

Job responsibilities

The bank member will act as a member of the Dental Nurse Team for Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust . The service provides urgent care for unregistered and registered patients in the Newcastle and North Tyneside Area.

The dental nurse provides clinical support to the dentist and Undergraduate dental students in the provision of a comprehensive range of dental services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The dental nurse provides clinical support to the dentist and Undergraduate dental students in the provision of a comprehensive range of dental services.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

National Certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare (or equivalent qualification) Portfolio must be completed and signed.
Registration with General Dental Council
Ability to organise own workload
Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

Desirable

IT
Specialist DN Skills (i.e. endo/implant, oral surgery and sedation)
Post Certificate Qualifications e.g radiology, sedation or orthodontics

Knowledge

Essential

Cross infection procedures
Health & Safety issues
CPD

Desirable

Clinical Governance issues
Maxillo-Facial experience

Person Specification

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

National Certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare (or equivalent qualification) Portfolio must be completed and signed.
Registration with General Dental Council
Ability to organise own workload
Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

Desirable

IT
Specialist DN Skills (i.e. endo/implant, oral surgery and sedation)
Post Certificate Qualifications e.g radiology, sedation or orthodontics

Knowledge

Essential

Cross infection procedures
Health & Safety issues
CPD

Desirable

Clinical Governance issues
Maxillo-Facial experience

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.