Band 4 Dental Nurses

Locala Health and Wellbeing

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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 Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

Main duties of the job

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 secondments within the dental team we have the following 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.

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.
  • 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.

    Date posted

    07 February 2025

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 4

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    2025-1610

    Job locations

    St Johns Health Centre Lightowler Road Halifax

    Halifax

    HX1 5NB


    Job description

    Job responsibilities

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    Job description

    Job responsibilities

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    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

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    Desirable

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    Experience

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    Desirable

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    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Please refer to the attached person specification document.

    Desirable

    • Please refer to the attached person specification document.

    Experience

    Essential

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    Desirable

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    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.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Locala Health and Wellbeing

    Address

    St Johns Health Centre Lightowler Road Halifax

    Halifax

    HX1 5NB


    Employer's website

    https://www.locala.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Locala Health and Wellbeing

    Address

    St Johns Health Centre Lightowler Road Halifax

    Halifax

    HX1 5NB


    Employer's website

    https://www.locala.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Team Leader

    Becky Bignall

    becky.bignall@locala.org.uk

    Date posted

    07 February 2025

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 4

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    2025-1610

    Job locations

    St Johns Health Centre Lightowler Road Halifax

    Halifax

    HX1 5NB


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