Job summary
Were
Hiring aPart-Time Outreach Dental Nurse
Competitive
Salary: 29,500.00* per annum, pro rata
Location:Harleigh
Road Dental Clinic, covering Outreach activities and also providing support for
our Mobile Dental Unit (MDU)
Are you passionate about making dental care accessible to
everyone? We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Outreach Dental
Nurse to join our team and play a vital role in delivering oral health
services and supporting the delivery of dentistry via our MDU to communities
across the county.
As an Outreach Dental Nurse, youll support a range of
community-based dental initiatives, working with patients who may have
difficulty accessing traditional dental services including schools, care
homes, and vulnerable populations.
About the You:
GDC-registered
Dental Nurse
Oral
Health Education Qualification
NEBDN
Certificate in Fluoride Varnish Application
Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable
working independently and in new environments
Organised,
flexible, and committed to delivering care in diverse community settings
A
full driving licence is essential for travel between outreach locations
Experience
in community or outreach dentistry is desirable, but not essential
Main duties of the job
About the Role:
Assist dental clinicians in delivering care in outreach settings across the county
Support the delivery of our mobile dental services, provided from our MDU across Cornwall
Provide chairside support during community clinics and oral health education sessions
Ensure equipment and materials are prepared and maintained for off-site clinics
Support infection control, patient safety, and safeguarding protocols in non-clinical settings
Help to promote oral health through education and engagement with patients and carers
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with administrative duties related to outreach services
Why
Join Us?
Were
more than just a dental practice, were proud to be
the UKs first dental practice to be B Corp
certified
a
Community Interest Company (CIC)
proud
to be employee-owned, giving our team a voice within the business
This
means were committed to doing business differently for the benefit of our
people, the communities we serve, and our planet. From reducing our
environmental toothprint with sustainable practices, to playing an active
role in improving oral health across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, our
mission goes beyond dentistry: we change lives and wed love you to be part of
that!
About us
Mentorship
and Professional Development:
Well
help you develop your skills with access to our Smile Together Training
Academy, including a paid subscription to Agilio for continuous professional
development, mentorship opportunities, and unique chances to work across
Cornwall, including in our Mobile Dental Unit.
Paid
Indemnity & GDC Registration:
Weve
got you covered so you can focus on your career.
Workforce
Benefits Package:
Occupational
pension scheme, 27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), National
Living Wage Employer, and an extra paid day off to celebrate your birthday!
Unique
Employee Ownership Benefits:
Shareholder
Opportunities: Have a real voice in shaping the future of our employee-owned
company.
Community
Involvement:
Engage
in impactful community projects like our coastal outreach and support for
Health for Homeless Cornwall. Opportunity for half a days paid volunteer time
such as through our partnership with Plant One and Cornwall Wildlife Trust or
with a charity of your own*
Fun
and Engaging Team Events:
From
BBQs on the beach to our annual Smile (Get) Together, we know how to have fun
while making a difference!
Health
and Wellbeing:
Comprehensive
Wellbeing Support: Through our Health Assured Programme, youll have access to
tools for mental and physical health, including 24-hour helplines, structured
therapy, and more.
GDC registration without conditions
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Summary:
A
varied, skill-mix role that combines routine dental nursing duties with the
delivery of flexible oral health projects to a variety of patient groups
outside of the typical surgery environment. This may include working on our
Mobile Dental Unit.
The
post holder will support the delivery of Smile Togethers Outreach programme
which includes the Oral Health Promotion Service for Children and Adults with
additional needs across Cornwall, bringing educational visits and fluoride
varnishing to children in areas of high decay across Cornish communities. You
will work to educate and promote oral health to other health/non-health care
professionals working with vulnerable and hard-to-reach groups and engage with
other audiences as appropriate. This may require the delivery of online
education and you will also be involved with other outreach programmes as they
are developed across the county.
Key
accountabilities:
Delivering the Oral Health Promotion programme to pre-determined
communities across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, achieving/exceeding agreed
targets
Delivering oral health presentations to children,
parents/guardians/carers, adults with additional needs, other health and social
care professionals and other audiences as required
Raising awareness of oral health and risk factors for dental disease in
schools and local communities
Encouraging dental attendance for those children and adults not receiving
regular care
Recording and sharing feedback and evaluation to continually improve all our
services
Data capture, recording and reporting from locations visited on a regular
basis and reporting formally on a quarterly basis
Ensuring all policies, protocols and guidelines are being implemented and
followed, supporting the development of new policies as required for the
Outreach team to continuously improve the quality of the programme
Working with other members of the Outreach team in developing this
valuable service, which will entail working in partnership with other health
professionals
Providing dental nursing support to dentists and therapists across
all areas of Smile Together, as required. When dental nursing, the post holder will be
expected to deliver a high standard of clinical support and making independent judgments with
regard to equipment, instruments and materials, as would be expected of an
experienced, qualified dental nurse
Actively engaging with Smile Together teams and participating in audit
activities, planning and development sessions, and in-house meetings etc,
playing an integral role in the company as a whole
Being responsible for safe working and practice on a day-to-day basis in
sites of clinical activity, ensuring compliance with clinical governance and
legislation, appropriate health, safety and security procedures within the work
area, and reporting accidents, incidents and near misses using the Smile
Together incident reporting procedure
Travel
will be required to and from various locations to work on the outreach
programmes and when needed to provide dental nurse cover at other locations.
Undertaking other reasonable duties as requested by the Outreach and
Dental Nurse Development Manager
Maintaining and developing your clinical competency and continuing
professional/personal development according to agreed training needs via our
Smile Together Training Academy
Recognising and assisting with any medical
emergencies
Working alongside clinical and professional support colleagues in
facilitating ongoing organisational change and development
Playing
a valuable part in contributing to the success of our organisation
Professionally representing Smile Together as an
ambassador for the company in line with our vision, mission and values, leading
by example and demonstrating related behaviours
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Summary:
A
varied, skill-mix role that combines routine dental nursing duties with the
delivery of flexible oral health projects to a variety of patient groups
outside of the typical surgery environment. This may include working on our
Mobile Dental Unit.
The
post holder will support the delivery of Smile Togethers Outreach programme
which includes the Oral Health Promotion Service for Children and Adults with
additional needs across Cornwall, bringing educational visits and fluoride
varnishing to children in areas of high decay across Cornish communities. You
will work to educate and promote oral health to other health/non-health care
professionals working with vulnerable and hard-to-reach groups and engage with
other audiences as appropriate. This may require the delivery of online
education and you will also be involved with other outreach programmes as they
are developed across the county.
Key
accountabilities:
Delivering the Oral Health Promotion programme to pre-determined
communities across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, achieving/exceeding agreed
targets
Delivering oral health presentations to children,
parents/guardians/carers, adults with additional needs, other health and social
care professionals and other audiences as required
Raising awareness of oral health and risk factors for dental disease in
schools and local communities
Encouraging dental attendance for those children and adults not receiving
regular care
Recording and sharing feedback and evaluation to continually improve all our
services
Data capture, recording and reporting from locations visited on a regular
basis and reporting formally on a quarterly basis
Ensuring all policies, protocols and guidelines are being implemented and
followed, supporting the development of new policies as required for the
Outreach team to continuously improve the quality of the programme
Working with other members of the Outreach team in developing this
valuable service, which will entail working in partnership with other health
professionals
Providing dental nursing support to dentists and therapists across
all areas of Smile Together, as required. When dental nursing, the post holder will be
expected to deliver a high standard of clinical support and making independent judgments with
regard to equipment, instruments and materials, as would be expected of an
experienced, qualified dental nurse
Actively engaging with Smile Together teams and participating in audit
activities, planning and development sessions, and in-house meetings etc,
playing an integral role in the company as a whole
Being responsible for safe working and practice on a day-to-day basis in
sites of clinical activity, ensuring compliance with clinical governance and
legislation, appropriate health, safety and security procedures within the work
area, and reporting accidents, incidents and near misses using the Smile
Together incident reporting procedure
Travel
will be required to and from various locations to work on the outreach
programmes and when needed to provide dental nurse cover at other locations.
Undertaking other reasonable duties as requested by the Outreach and
Dental Nurse Development Manager
Maintaining and developing your clinical competency and continuing
professional/personal development according to agreed training needs via our
Smile Together Training Academy
Recognising and assisting with any medical
emergencies
Working alongside clinical and professional support colleagues in
facilitating ongoing organisational change and development
Playing
a valuable part in contributing to the success of our organisation
Professionally representing Smile Together as an
ambassador for the company in line with our vision, mission and values, leading
by example and demonstrating related behaviours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN Dental Nurse Qualification or equilivant
- GDC-registered Dental Nurse
- Oral Health Education Qualification
- NEBDN Certificate in Fluoride Varnish Application
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN Dental Nurse Qualification or equilivant
- GDC-registered Dental Nurse
- Oral Health Education Qualification
- NEBDN Certificate in Fluoride Varnish Application
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).
