Band 4 Dental Nurse

Job summary

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

Locala is a Disability Confidentemployer and as such any disabled applicants whomeets all the essential criteria are guaranteed tobe invited to the assessment process.

Main duties of the job

Dental Nurses

Band 4: £26,530 - £29,114

1 position - hours to be discussed

Permanent Role

Base:St Johns health Centre

Locala Dental Care provides comprehensive dental care for children and adults with special needs, and for other priority groups, across Calderdale and Kirklees, due to recent secondment within the dental team we a number of vacancies.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Dental Nurse to join our team. You will be part of a team of Dental Nurses working closely with the Clinicians across Calderdale and Kirklees. You will be required to deliver high quality dental nursing care for all types of dental patients and their carers. The role will also include some administration and reception assistance.

You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build good working relationships and be an effective team player who is dedicated to providing an excellent high quality service. Rotation to work in our various dental clinics will be required.

The successful applicant must be fully registered with the General Dental Council.

The post will require the relevant disclosure check with the Criminal Records Bureau.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications

About us

Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:-

• Flexible working-We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
• Generous pension We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
• Development opportunities We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles.
• Refer a Friend Scheme -If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.

Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.

Be part of an organisation doing things differently. One that delivers CQC-rated Good NHS healthcare services, as well as having a positive social impact in local communities.