Job summary
The Carys Bannister building is a new offsite University teaching facility, managed in conjunction with the University of Manchester and the University Dental Hospital. This new facility provides training for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Dental Students.
The key aspects to this post will be to sustain the high standards and quality of Dental Nursing practice that is delivered by the Dental Hospital.
It is essential you have a recognised dental nurse qualification.
We offer excellent training opportunities and encourage our staff to be innovative and forward thinking, using their skills and knowledge to support and improve services. Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.
You will provide close support for the dental students by maintaining high standards of infection control. Confident, competent, self-motivated and enthusiastic are all attributes required for these positions as well as the ability to work as part of the dental team. You need to be interested in ensuring quality Dental services and must be able to communicate effectively with patients, clinicians and other healthcare professionals and demonstrate very high standards. In return, we will provide you with a full induction and support you with a personal development plan and ongoing training when required.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will ensure the best possible dental nursing care and practice is delivered to patients including those with complex medical, physical and emotional needs. She/he will provide close support dentistry, maintaining high standards of patient care and infection control. The post holder will act as a positive role model within the department for all staff, patients and carers.The post holder will be expected to learn new skills in line with new practices, qualifications and modernisation and will also have a commitment to continuing professional development.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Clinically competent in clinical area/speciality
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable.
- Effective organisational skills
- Awareness of Clinical Governance process
Desirable
Educational Qualifications Training/Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Dental Nurse Qualification (NVQ 3)
- N.E.B.D.N.
- Post- qualification
- Certificate in Conscious Sedation
- Professional Registration with the GDC
Desirable
- N.E.B.D.N.
- Post- qualification
- Certificate in Oral Health, or Radiography qualification
- Mentorship qualification
Work Experience
Essential
- Current Dental Nurse experience
- Evidence of multi disciplinary Team Working
Desirable
- Previous experience in the N.H.S.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Motivated to personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues
- Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
- Enthusiastic and dedicated
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
- Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate
- Professional outlook and positive attitude
- Honest and trustworthy
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Clinically competent in clinical area/speciality
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable.
- Effective organisational skills
- Awareness of Clinical Governance process
Desirable
Educational Qualifications Training/Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Dental Nurse Qualification (NVQ 3)
- N.E.B.D.N.
- Post- qualification
- Certificate in Conscious Sedation
- Professional Registration with the GDC
Desirable
- N.E.B.D.N.
- Post- qualification
- Certificate in Oral Health, or Radiography qualification
- Mentorship qualification
Work Experience
Essential
- Current Dental Nurse experience
- Evidence of multi disciplinary Team Working
Desirable
- Previous experience in the N.H.S.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Motivated to personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues
- Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
- Enthusiastic and dedicated
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
- Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate
- Professional outlook and positive attitude
- Honest and trustworthy
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).
