Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dental Nurse to join our team at Bamber Bridge Health Centre, Bamber Bridge, Preston within the Lancashire and South Cumbria Dental Service.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual, with excellent communication skills to assist in the delivery of urgent and routine dental care. The post requires the individual to work 7.5 hours per day, Monday-Friday. You must be a qualified dental nurse, and you will have a good standard of education and the ability to work well within a team.You will mainly work at your base clinic; however you may also be required to work at our other clinics, covering sickness and annual leave. You will have opportunity to study for post registration qualifications including sedation and will have access to plentiful CPD and clinical supervision.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Dental Nurse Registered with the GDC
- Three or more of the following (or working towards a 3rd): Certificate in Dental Radiography | Certificate in Oral Health Promotion | Certificate in Dental Sedation | Nursing Certificate in Dental Anaesthetic | Nursing Certificate in Special Care Dentistry | Fluoride Application | Impression Taking
Knowledge
Essential
- Organisation/managerial ability
- Knowledge of the local dental situation
- Able to meet agreed objectives
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assisting chairside in the dental surgery for a minimum of 2 years post qualification
- Experience of assisting chairside in the dental surgery within the last 2 years
- IT Skills
Skills
Essential
- Flexibility to meet the service needs
- The ability to work on own initiative and to obtain support and advice when needed
- Conscientious and self-motivated
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Dental Nurse Registered with the GDC
- Three or more of the following (or working towards a 3rd): Certificate in Dental Radiography | Certificate in Oral Health Promotion | Certificate in Dental Sedation | Nursing Certificate in Dental Anaesthetic | Nursing Certificate in Special Care Dentistry | Fluoride Application | Impression Taking
Knowledge
Essential
- Organisation/managerial ability
- Knowledge of the local dental situation
- Able to meet agreed objectives
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assisting chairside in the dental surgery for a minimum of 2 years post qualification
- Experience of assisting chairside in the dental surgery within the last 2 years
- IT Skills
Skills
Essential
- Flexibility to meet the service needs
- The ability to work on own initiative and to obtain support and advice when needed
- Conscientious and self-motivated
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Specialist Dental Care Bamber Bridge
Bamber Bridge Health Centre
Preston
PR5 6AW
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
