East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Band 4 Registered Dental Nurse

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, proactive registered dental nurses to join our busy maxillofacial and orthodontic department.

Previous experience in this field would be preferable.

We are able to offer excellent on site training and development, whilst enjoying a varied and valued role. You will have the opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team that includes Consultants, Doctors, RGN's and specialist nurses. We provide a service to our patients that include oral surgery, orthodontics, consultation clinics and emergency trauma.

Main duties of the job

Your duties will include:

. To manage clinics without supervision

. To assist with the daily organizing of maxillofacial and orthodontic clinics

. Chairside working minor oral surgery

. Chairside working with the orthodontist

. Adhering to departmental infection control protocols

. Ensuring stock levels are maintained in clinics and reporting to Matron or Lead dental nurse when levels are low

. Liaising with radiology, pathology, medical records and secretaries as required

. Supporting patients as necessary

. You will be required to work cross site at EDGH and Conquest hospital.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Details

Date posted

14 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-LC8024-A

Job locations

Eastbourne Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN212UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • National Certificate in Dental Nursing, equivalent to NVQ3.
  • Must hold current GDC registration

Desirable

  • Orthodontic Dental Nurse Certificate
  • Oral Health Education Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Two years previous chairside experience
  • Proven track record within a Dental Practice
  • Minimum six months post-registration

Desirable

  • Experience within Orthodontic practice setting will be an advantage
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • National Certificate in Dental Nursing, equivalent to NVQ3.
  • Must hold current GDC registration

Desirable

  • Orthodontic Dental Nurse Certificate
  • Oral Health Education Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Two years previous chairside experience
  • Proven track record within a Dental Practice
  • Minimum six months post-registration

Desirable

  • Experience within Orthodontic practice setting will be an advantage

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN212UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN212UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Angela Ashbey

angela.ashbey@nhs.net

03001314500

Details

Date posted

14 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-LC8024-A

Job locations

Eastbourne Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN212UD


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