Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for qualified Dental
Nurses to work as a part our team, in a newly created Urgent Dental Access
Centre in Carlisle.
The contracted posts are initially for fixed-term of two years.
Our services will be provided during the daytime, with the possibility of some later evening shifts.
We have both full time and part time hours available, that can be negotiated for the right applicant(s).
Cumbria Health are a leading provider of primary care
services across North Cumbria supporting both daytime general practice, and Out
of Hours, alongside several other services. We are seeking to commence the new
dental service from the beginning of September, 2024.
The Urgent Dental Access Centre will operate from our newly
established dental facility at Cumbria Health Headquarters, at Rosehill
Industrial Estate in Carlisle.
Candidates are required to have a Dental Nursing
qualification, General Dental Council (GDC) registration and are asked to
submit their CV.
CLOSING DATE: 05 AUGUST 2024
Important Notice: This vacancy may close earlier than
the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are
received. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support the dentist in all procedures, to assist in a full range of
dental care and to work within the dental team to ensure a high standard of
infection control and organisation is maintained.
This position involves a range of both administrative and clinical
tasks, requiring a blend of technical skill, patient care, and organisational
ability.
About us
Cumbria Health places the patient, their family and their community at the heart of everything we do. We are an award-winning organisation, the first out-of-hours organisation in the country to be rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We provide primary health care services, both in and out of hours, across Cumbria. We are values-driven and place great emphasis on inclusivity and the wellbeing and development of our staff, while striving to provide a consistently high-quality service. Our service is designed to improve health and wellbeing.
Working for Cumbria Health can offer flexible opportunities in terms of location, hours and working patterns so you can enjoy a great work life balance. In order to provide the best patient care we understand the importance of ensuring staff satisfaction and are consistently trying to ensure we offer our staff a positive working environment whether that be though training or social events.
Listen to your heart. Have the work life balance you'd love.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
list of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad range
of tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or
periodically. This list is not exhaustive, and the role may include additional
duties which are not listed here.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical:
-
Assist the dentist or hygienist in organising
the days activities.
-
Monitor the day lists and appointment diary and
update, as necessary.
-
Prepare the surgery for use at the beginning of
each session and clear up at the end of the session consistent with the
Practices Health and Safety Protocol.
-
Anticipate the dental operators requirements
across a broad range of clinical procedures.
-
Assist the dental operator in the provision of
a broad range of dental treatment and to supervise the patient until they are
fit to leave the Practice.
-
Prepare filling and impression materials,
instruments, equipment, dressings, and syringes.
-
Use equipment such as hand instruments,
aspiration equipment in a manner which minimises the risk of cross infection or
soft tissue injury.
-
Provide pre- and post-operative instructions
for patients in agreement with the dental operator.
-
Assist the dental operator in planning for
appropriate follow up care.
-
Maintain hand pieces, aspirators, and other
equipment.
-
Process radiographs.
-
Arrange for the timely supply of materials and
laboratory work.
-
Utilise keyboard skills for data entry on
dental software programmes.
-
Accompany the dental operator on domiciliary
visits (infrequently).
Communication:
-
Communicate clearly, appropriately and
effectively using appropriate terminology by spoken, written and electronic
methods and maintain and develop these skills.
-
Receive the patient into the surgery and
prepare them for treatment.
-
Reassure patients and explain dental procedures
especially when there may be communication difficulties.
-
Monitor, support, and reassure patients through
relevant behavioural techniques.
-
Monitor patients, identify any complications
and take the necessary actions consistent with agreed local and national
protocols.
-
Record treatment, for example; baseline
charting, clinical treatments, and periodontal charting from the dental
operators instructions.
-
Undertake reception duties when required, for
example; answering the telephone, making appointments, explaining and where
appropriate collecting patient charges.
-
Take immediate advice from a senior colleague
if a patient needs to be seen urgently.
Professionalism, Leadership and
Management:
-
Act within the General Dental Councils (GDC)
ethical guidance and standards commensurate to that of a dental professional.
-
Act within other professionally laws and
systems including Health and Safety, Freedom of Information Act and Data
Protection Legislation.
-
Follow and implement clinical policies and
procedures to comply with legislation.
-
Treat patients and colleagues with dignity and
respect.
-
Protect the confidentiality of patient
information.
-
Apply safe working practices and take
responsibility for own actions.
-
Co-operate with other members of the dental and
wider healthcare team in the interest of patients.
-
Respect the role of the dental and healthcare
professionals in the context of learning and working in a wider healthcare
team.
-
Act without discrimination and show respect for
patients, staff, peers, and the public.
-
Understand own capabilities and limitations in
the interest of high-quality patient care and always act within these
boundaries.
-
Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning
through education, training, and practice against agreed occupational standards
and in accordance with GDC guidance.
-
Apply an evidence-based approach to learning,
practice, clinical judgement, and decision making and utilise critical thinking
and problem-solving skills.
-
Take responsibility for personal development
planning and reflective practice.
-
Maintain professional behaviour and appearance,
including being punctual and polite when attending assessor led meetings and in
the workplace.
-
Reflect on the impact of personal behaviour and
manage this accordingly.
-
Effectively manage own time and resources.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
list of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad range
of tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or
periodically. This list is not exhaustive, and the role may include additional
duties which are not listed here.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical:
-
Assist the dentist or hygienist in organising
the days activities.
-
Monitor the day lists and appointment diary and
update, as necessary.
-
Prepare the surgery for use at the beginning of
each session and clear up at the end of the session consistent with the
Practices Health and Safety Protocol.
-
Anticipate the dental operators requirements
across a broad range of clinical procedures.
-
Assist the dental operator in the provision of
a broad range of dental treatment and to supervise the patient until they are
fit to leave the Practice.
-
Prepare filling and impression materials,
instruments, equipment, dressings, and syringes.
-
Use equipment such as hand instruments,
aspiration equipment in a manner which minimises the risk of cross infection or
soft tissue injury.
-
Provide pre- and post-operative instructions
for patients in agreement with the dental operator.
-
Assist the dental operator in planning for
appropriate follow up care.
-
Maintain hand pieces, aspirators, and other
equipment.
-
Process radiographs.
-
Arrange for the timely supply of materials and
laboratory work.
-
Utilise keyboard skills for data entry on
dental software programmes.
-
Accompany the dental operator on domiciliary
visits (infrequently).
Communication:
-
Communicate clearly, appropriately and
effectively using appropriate terminology by spoken, written and electronic
methods and maintain and develop these skills.
-
Receive the patient into the surgery and
prepare them for treatment.
-
Reassure patients and explain dental procedures
especially when there may be communication difficulties.
-
Monitor, support, and reassure patients through
relevant behavioural techniques.
-
Monitor patients, identify any complications
and take the necessary actions consistent with agreed local and national
protocols.
-
Record treatment, for example; baseline
charting, clinical treatments, and periodontal charting from the dental
operators instructions.
-
Undertake reception duties when required, for
example; answering the telephone, making appointments, explaining and where
appropriate collecting patient charges.
-
Take immediate advice from a senior colleague
if a patient needs to be seen urgently.
Professionalism, Leadership and
Management:
-
Act within the General Dental Councils (GDC)
ethical guidance and standards commensurate to that of a dental professional.
-
Act within other professionally laws and
systems including Health and Safety, Freedom of Information Act and Data
Protection Legislation.
-
Follow and implement clinical policies and
procedures to comply with legislation.
-
Treat patients and colleagues with dignity and
respect.
-
Protect the confidentiality of patient
information.
-
Apply safe working practices and take
responsibility for own actions.
-
Co-operate with other members of the dental and
wider healthcare team in the interest of patients.
-
Respect the role of the dental and healthcare
professionals in the context of learning and working in a wider healthcare
team.
-
Act without discrimination and show respect for
patients, staff, peers, and the public.
-
Understand own capabilities and limitations in
the interest of high-quality patient care and always act within these
boundaries.
-
Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning
through education, training, and practice against agreed occupational standards
and in accordance with GDC guidance.
-
Apply an evidence-based approach to learning,
practice, clinical judgement, and decision making and utilise critical thinking
and problem-solving skills.
-
Take responsibility for personal development
planning and reflective practice.
-
Maintain professional behaviour and appearance,
including being punctual and polite when attending assessor led meetings and in
the workplace.
-
Reflect on the impact of personal behaviour and
manage this accordingly.
-
Effectively manage own time and resources.
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
- To have worked as part of a dental team, e.g. general practice, hospital, other PDS / CDS providing chair side duties.
- Experience of managing a dental clinic including decontamination, health and safety, management of the clinic diary and ordering consumables.
- Other experiences relevant to CDS such as working with the elderly, children and patients with special needs.
- Experience in working in secure establishments.
- Commitment to personal and professional development.
- Knowledge of data protection.
- Knowledge of information governance.
Desirable
- Familiar with dental anatomy and physiology.
- Familiar with the process of infection control.
- First aid certificate.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective communication skills both oral and written.
- Good organisation.
- Ability to empathise and reassure.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work autonomously with manager, clinician, and assessor for reference.
- Ability to work flexible hours
Desirable
- Experience working in a health care setting.
- Experience in customer services.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Team player
- Enthusiastic, flexible
- Good timekeeper
- Smart appearance
- Friendly, approachable, and calm manner
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent, including English and Maths
- Dental Nurse Qualification
- GDC registration
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
- To have worked as part of a dental team, e.g. general practice, hospital, other PDS / CDS providing chair side duties.
- Experience of managing a dental clinic including decontamination, health and safety, management of the clinic diary and ordering consumables.
- Other experiences relevant to CDS such as working with the elderly, children and patients with special needs.
- Experience in working in secure establishments.
- Commitment to personal and professional development.
- Knowledge of data protection.
- Knowledge of information governance.
Desirable
- Familiar with dental anatomy and physiology.
- Familiar with the process of infection control.
- First aid certificate.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective communication skills both oral and written.
- Good organisation.
- Ability to empathise and reassure.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work autonomously with manager, clinician, and assessor for reference.
- Ability to work flexible hours
Desirable
- Experience working in a health care setting.
- Experience in customer services.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Team player
- Enthusiastic, flexible
- Good timekeeper
- Smart appearance
- Friendly, approachable, and calm manner
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent, including English and Maths
- Dental Nurse Qualification
- GDC registration
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).
