Qualified Dental Nurse - Northway

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Qualified Dental Nurse to work as part of the team in the HDFT Community Dental Services, the post will be placed on the AFC Band 4 pay scale.

The Community Dental Service is a specialised service that provides dental treatment for children, adults and older people who, because of additional needs such as learning disabilities, physical disabilities or vulnerability, are unable to access general dental care.

This vacancy is for 37.5 hours with the flexibility for part time hours to be considered. The successful candidate will be based at Northway Clinic and will work as part of the East Locality Community Dental Services team .

Main duties of the job

  • Carry out clerical and administrative duties to ensure efficient operation of the clinic.
  • Responsible for ensuring a high standard of infection prevention control is maintained within the dental clinics.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Date posted

21 March 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

Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-1973C

Job locations

Northway Dental Clinic

Northway

Scarborough

YO12 7AF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Salaried Primary Care Dental Services sits within the Community Childrens and Countywide Care Directorate

The Salaried Primary Care Dental Service provides comprehensive clinical and administrative procedures for patients, both children and adults, including those who may have special needs, whom may have challenging behaviour, communication difficulties, dental phobias, sensitive and / or complicated medical histories.

For further information on this position please see the Job Description attached. If you have any questions, please contact Jo Fielden on joanna.fielden@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Salaried Primary Care Dental Services sits within the Community Childrens and Countywide Care Directorate

The Salaried Primary Care Dental Service provides comprehensive clinical and administrative procedures for patients, both children and adults, including those who may have special needs, whom may have challenging behaviour, communication difficulties, dental phobias, sensitive and / or complicated medical histories.

For further information on this position please see the Job Description attached. If you have any questions, please contact Jo Fielden on joanna.fielden@nhs.net

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Good general education with skills in written and oral English and basic maths
  • NEBDN Certificate and / or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
  • Registered with General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional
  • Experience as a Dental Nurse of 3 years
  • Up to date knowledge in all areas of Dental Nursing
  • Competent in basic MS Office and IT Applications

Desirable

  • Additional Qualifications in one of the following: Sedation, Radiography, Special Care Dentistry, Oral Health Promotion
  • ECDL or similar information technology training
  • Experience of working with patients with special care needs.
  • Experience of previous dental administration
  • Experience of working with SOE (Software of Excellence)
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Good general education with skills in written and oral English and basic maths
  • NEBDN Certificate and / or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
  • Registered with General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional
  • Experience as a Dental Nurse of 3 years
  • Up to date knowledge in all areas of Dental Nursing
  • Competent in basic MS Office and IT Applications

Desirable

  • Additional Qualifications in one of the following: Sedation, Radiography, Special Care Dentistry, Oral Health Promotion
  • ECDL or similar information technology training
  • Experience of working with patients with special care needs.
  • Experience of previous dental administration
  • Experience of working with SOE (Software of Excellence)

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northway Dental Clinic

Northway

Scarborough

YO12 7AF


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northway Dental Clinic

Northway

Scarborough

YO12 7AF


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

East Locality Dental Team Manager

Jo Fielden

Joanna.fielden@nhs.net

07825522681

Date posted

21 March 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

Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-1973C

Job locations

Northway Dental Clinic

Northway

Scarborough

YO12 7AF


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