Job summary
Band 4 Bank Registered Dental Nurses
As the Maxillofacial Team expand and grow the service, an exciting opportunity has arisen at Maxillofacial Unit at Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham. We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic and self-motivated qualified GDC registered Dental Nurses, with at least one-year's post qualification experience to join our busy and dynamic team.You will work as part of a wide-ranging multidisciplinary team that encompasses orthodontics, restorative dentistry and oral/maxillofacial surgery. This includes a nursing team, which contains registered dental nurses, registered staff nurses, clinical support workers and nursing health care assistants.
Although presently the majority of our workload involves working at Castle Hill Hospital, some travelling may be required as occasionally trauma clinics held at Hull Royal Infirmary in Hull.
As a dental nurse, the post holder is engaged in the duties of a specialist nature to provide the highestlevel of care throughout a wide range of different types of intervention with maxillofacial, orthodontic andrestorative consultants. Regular combined clinics with the Orthodontic / Restorative and Maxillofacialteams facilitate patient's surgical care.The dental nurse will assist a variety of Medical Staff to carry out dento- alveolar surgery for patients.Weekly day case operating sessions provide surgery under general anaesthetic; other surgery iscarried out under local anaesthetic throughout the unit.
Main duties of the job
It is essential that the candidates have the motivation and enthusiasm to learn new skills in this specialized environment. It is important that the candidates show an understanding of all aspects of the different specialties (i.e. orthodontics, restorative & minor oral surgery).
For the successful candidate, the role will involve:
- The post holder will assist dental practitioners with dental treatment: provides pre- and post-operative dental hygiene advice to patients in specialist dental areas such as orthodontic, maxilla-facial and restorative.- The post holder will prepare materials, instruments, equipment for specialist dental practitioner.- The post holder will deliver specialist clinical skills, which include a range of perioperative duties toensure the patients comfort at all times.- The post holder will have direct patient contact, delivering direct care in the perioperative setting inaccordance with the need of patients.
This is an ideal opportunity to develop and expand your knowledge and skills in a highly dynamic setting.
We can offer:
- Training and support
- Friendly and supportive environment
- Flexible working
- To participate in standard setting
For an informal visit please contact Senior Sister Lisa Harper or Senior Dental Nurse Kerry Billany on 01482 468318
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close theadvert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close theadvert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
Person Specification
Application Completion
Essential
- ALL sections of application form FULLY completed
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
- Registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- 12 months chair side experience post qualification, demonstrating knowledge of dental treatments, procedures and the referral process
Desirable
- o Fluoride varnish application certificate
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Competent in basic MS Office and IT applications
- Ability to deal with patients' needs in an caring and sensitive manner
- To be efficient and accurate in record keeping
Desirable
- Experience of assisting with provision of care under general and local anaesthesia
- Experience of assisting with provision of care for patients undergoing Orthodontic treatment
- Experience of assisting with provision of care for patients undergoing Restorative treatment
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
- Enthusiasm, drive and commitment
- Ability to maintain good relationships with colleagues within the various teams
- Able to travel in order to meet service needs
Person Specification
Application Completion
Essential
- ALL sections of application form FULLY completed
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
- Registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- 12 months chair side experience post qualification, demonstrating knowledge of dental treatments, procedures and the referral process
Desirable
- o Fluoride varnish application certificate
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Competent in basic MS Office and IT applications
- Ability to deal with patients' needs in an caring and sensitive manner
- To be efficient and accurate in record keeping
Desirable
- Experience of assisting with provision of care under general and local anaesthesia
- Experience of assisting with provision of care for patients undergoing Orthodontic treatment
- Experience of assisting with provision of care for patients undergoing Restorative treatment
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
- Enthusiasm, drive and commitment
- Ability to maintain good relationships with colleagues within the various teams
- Able to travel in order to meet service needs
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).
