Job summary
This post is an opportunity for a Full Time Registered Dental Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team and support the speciality to ensure the provision of a high standard of patient care.
The successful candidate will be a Registered Dental nurse interested in developing the service to our patients. We would welcome any applications for this Band 5 role from those with 2 years post qualification experience in Dental Nursing and hold a recognised specialised post registration qualification such as Dental Sedation Nursing, Orthodontic Dental Nursing or Oral Health Education.
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and a compassionate nurse with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to help us to deliver outstanding treatment and care to our patients.
This is a great opportunity for you to develop and expand your skills as a dental nurse to the next level.
You will assist in our orthodontics, restorative and specialised clinics such as MDT clinic, as well as oral surgery clinics, day surgery theatre list,minor oral surgery operations and nurse led clinics.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job;
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Provide a high level of dental nursing care throughout the department. This will include patients with special needs, vulnerable children and adults, the elderly, mentally and physically disabled patients, patients suffering from terminal illness, infectious risk, medically compromised, anxious/phobic patients and people with challenging behaviour.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference numbers
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference numbers
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- NEBDN Certificate of Dental Nursing or NVQ 3 Dental Nursing Certificate
- NEBDN or recognised post qualification in any of the following
- Conscious Sedation Oral Health Education Orthodontic Dental Nursing Special Care Dental Nursing Implant Nursing Radiography
- GDC registration
Experience
Essential
- Significant Experience and knowledge of wide range of dental procedures including
- Sedation
- Orthodontics
- Oral Surgery
- Restorative Dentistry
- Oral Health Education
- Special Care Dentistry
Desirable
- Experience of working in Hospital setting
- ILS (Intermediate Life Support) trained
- Experience using Intra-Oral Scanner
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of Infection control and decontamination procedures
- Able to manage own workload without supervision
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients and members of the multi-disciplinary team in English
- Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
- Computer skills including the use of PACS. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Apps.
- Self-motivated with a commitment to caring for patients
- High level of interpersonal and organisational skills
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD
- Good time management skills
- Prior experience of coaching/mentoring peers and carrying out 1:1's
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work all shifts across sites
- Ability to travel independently between all BHT sites
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- NEBDN Certificate of Dental Nursing or NVQ 3 Dental Nursing Certificate
- NEBDN or recognised post qualification in any of the following
- Conscious Sedation Oral Health Education Orthodontic Dental Nursing Special Care Dental Nursing Implant Nursing Radiography
- GDC registration
Experience
Essential
- Significant Experience and knowledge of wide range of dental procedures including
- Sedation
- Orthodontics
- Oral Surgery
- Restorative Dentistry
- Oral Health Education
- Special Care Dentistry
Desirable
- Experience of working in Hospital setting
- ILS (Intermediate Life Support) trained
- Experience using Intra-Oral Scanner
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of Infection control and decontamination procedures
- Able to manage own workload without supervision
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients and members of the multi-disciplinary team in English
- Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
- Computer skills including the use of PACS. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Apps.
- Self-motivated with a commitment to caring for patients
- High level of interpersonal and organisational skills
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD
- Good time management skills
- Prior experience of coaching/mentoring peers and carrying out 1:1's
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work all shifts across sites
- Ability to travel independently between all BHT sites
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.
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.
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).
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