Job summary
Are you a qualified Dental Nurse who is looking for a fresh challenge OUTSIDE of a surgery environment?
We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Dental Nurses to join our North Wales Dental Helpline. Hours of work are full or part time covering primarily Thursdays, Fridays, aswell as weekends and Bank Holidays.
You will join a team of Dental Nurses/Advisers offering telephone dental health triage to patients who are in need of urgent dental care, which includes booking patients onto urgent access sessions across North Wales.
You will have experience of working within a busy practice and understand the demands this environment brings, as well as excellent communication skills.
As a qualified Dental Nurse/Adviser you will be based within the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Rhyl, with the opportunity to work out of other locations as relevant.
The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.
You must be registered with the General Dental Council.
For further information regarding this post, please contact Marie Smith, Service Administrator on 03000 854823/ 07799 342743.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will primarily be required to undertake triage duties on the North Wales Dental Helpline. Additionally in order to maintain clinical competences, may be required to travel within the North Wales Community Dental Service (NWCDS), as appropriate. Travel expenses will be paid.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification atatched within the supporting documents, or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification atatched within the supporting documents, or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GDC Registration
- Certificate in Dental Nursing or equivalent
- Appropriate resuscitation certification
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Post-registration qualification in a dental field, e.g. Certificate in Oral Health Education, Special Care, Sedation, Dental Radiography
- CDS Experience
Experience
Essential
- Current or recent dental surgery experience
- Chairside assistance in the treatment of children and adults
Desirable
- CDS experience
- Dental reception experience
- Oral health promotion
- Working in a Mobile Dental Unit or on a domiciliary basis
- Stock control and ordering
- Experience of and commitment to Quality Assurance & Clinical Governance
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- IT skills
- Team player
- Able to use initiative in emergency situations
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Able to prioritise and organise workload
- Reception and appointment making skills
Desirable
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Organised and confident
- Flexibility in respect of venues, traveling and hours
- Responds positively to a team ethos
- Aware of own limitations
- Able to work autonomously
Desirable
- Flexibility regarding provision of cover for others in the team
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Ability to speak other modern language(s)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GDC Registration
- Certificate in Dental Nursing or equivalent
- Appropriate resuscitation certification
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Post-registration qualification in a dental field, e.g. Certificate in Oral Health Education, Special Care, Sedation, Dental Radiography
- CDS Experience
Experience
Essential
- Current or recent dental surgery experience
- Chairside assistance in the treatment of children and adults
Desirable
- CDS experience
- Dental reception experience
- Oral health promotion
- Working in a Mobile Dental Unit or on a domiciliary basis
- Stock control and ordering
- Experience of and commitment to Quality Assurance & Clinical Governance
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- IT skills
- Team player
- Able to use initiative in emergency situations
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Able to prioritise and organise workload
- Reception and appointment making skills
Desirable
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Organised and confident
- Flexibility in respect of venues, traveling and hours
- Responds positively to a team ethos
- Aware of own limitations
- Able to work autonomously
Desirable
- Flexibility regarding provision of cover for others in the team
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Ability to speak other modern language(s)
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).
