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Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Dental Nurse Band 4

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join the friendly, highly motivated Coventry Community Dental Service (CCDS) based in the City of Coventry Health Centre. We require an enthusiastic and conscientious Dental Nurse to join our professional and supportive team of Dentists, Orthodontists, Dental Therapists and Dental Nurses to provide patient focused community dentistry for people with more complex needs and conditions. The service also comprises an Oral Health Promotion team, a domiciliary service, sedation service and provides regular GA sessions at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire.

You will be responsible for assisting the clinician in the day-to-day running of the surgery working under the supervision of the Senior Dental Nurses and Dental Service Operational Lead

The community dental service is based in a recently constructed purpose built Health Centre close to the city centre with nine dental surgeries. The service currently operates Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

This new post holder will have the opportunity to assist in the provision of special care and paediatric dentistry, incorporating Inhalation and IV Sedation, General Anaesthetic sessions, domiciliary care and working on our mobile unit. You will play an important part in the service's continuous development and our aspiration to further improve on our 2017 CQC 'good' rating in all five areas of assessment.

About us

We pride ourselves on our commitment to supporting individuals continued development. To this end you will receive annual appraisals, regular one-to-one support and have access to a range of relevant training provided by the Trust.

The Health Centre is located within easy access to all transport links. There is a Pay & Display car park adjacent to the building and some street parking nearby. Alternatively, if you do choose to run or cycle to work, a secure bike lock up is available free of charge, and showering facilities are conveniently located on the same floor as the department.

Details

Date posted

10 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

444-5810960-BL

Job locations

City of Coventry Health centre

2, Stoney Stanton Road

Coventry

CV1 4FS


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

see above..............................................................................................................................

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 - oral healthcare or National Certificate for Dental Nurses
  • General Dental Council DCP registration
  • Educated to GCSE standard
  • Special care dental nursing

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge of dental nursing procedures including infection control processes.
  • Good written and verbal communication
  • Awareness & understanding of COSHH
  • Manual dexterity
  • Conscious sedation

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant chair side dental support and reception duties
  • Working as part of a dental team
  • Experience of working with children / special needs clients
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 - oral healthcare or National Certificate for Dental Nurses
  • General Dental Council DCP registration
  • Educated to GCSE standard
  • Special care dental nursing

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge of dental nursing procedures including infection control processes.
  • Good written and verbal communication
  • Awareness & understanding of COSHH
  • Manual dexterity
  • Conscious sedation

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant chair side dental support and reception duties
  • Working as part of a dental team
  • Experience of working with children / special needs clients

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

City of Coventry Health centre

2, Stoney Stanton Road

Coventry

CV1 4FS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

City of Coventry Health centre

2, Stoney Stanton Road

Coventry

CV1 4FS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Dental Service Operational Lead

Louise Burns

Louise.burns@covwarkpt.nhs.uk

02476961425

Details

Date posted

10 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

444-5810960-BL

Job locations

City of Coventry Health centre

2, Stoney Stanton Road

Coventry

CV1 4FS


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