Registered Dental Nurse
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Job summary
Registered Dental Nurse - Band 4
Princess Alexandra Wing, Oral Services/Maxillo Facial DepartmentOral Surgery, Orthodontics and Restorative Specialties.
To support service expansion and development Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Oral Services has a vacancy for a full time Registered Dental Nurse to work in our dedicated Princess Alexandra Dental Wing.
This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week), but we welcome part-time applications with a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be supported by Principal Nurses and the multidisciplinary team to undertake all relevant forms of dental nursing care and patient management; and be expected to act in an accountable manner, adhering to relevant codes of conduct and policies.
This interesting and varied role involves a range of clinical and administrative duties.
Our service provides specialist multidisciplinary dentistry to a full range of patients including those who are medically compromised and those with learning and/or physical disabilities.
We are looking for a flexible, motivated and enthusiastic qualified dental nurse to provide a high quality service to patients. The successful candidate will be well presented, demonstrate good communication skills and a 'can do' attitude. Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills are also essential.
About us
Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.
We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.
Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits
The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance. -Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 - Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year. -HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.
Trust Values
Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:
- Caring
- Safe
- Responsible
- Value Each Other
Details
Date posted
10 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£31,081 to £33,665 a year pa. Inclusive of HCAS (Outer) pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
396-6689008-GO-PB-Z
Job locations
Princess Alexandra Wing, Kingston Hospital Foundation NHS Trust
Galsworthy Road
Kingston
KT2 7QB
Employer details
Employer name
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Princess Alexandra Wing, Kingston Hospital Foundation NHS Trust
Galsworthy Road
Kingston
KT2 7QB
Employer's website
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