Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
Are you a qualified dental nurse, but wanting to develop?
Have you commenced with, or interested in undertaking a
qualification in conscious sedation?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two full-time development
dental nurse positions within Plymouth Community Dental Service. The post holders will either be in the process of or be willing to undertake NEBDN conscious
sedation training at the next possible convenience.
This post be primarily work with urgent care and routine
child patients, support with sessions under general anesthesia at UHP as well
as opportunities to work with dentists undertaking conscious sedation as part
of this training role.
On successful completion of the sedation qualification
within 12 months of commencement and no performance concerns, this post will
then convert to a permanent Band 5 Special Care Dental Nurse position within
the service.
Applications are welcomed from experienced & qualified
registered dental nurses to join our community dental service, delivering a
high level of general & specialised dental services to patients from
Plymouth & the surrounding area.
If you have the necessary qualifications, experience
& enthusiasm to join our dedicated team, we would like to hear from you.
For an informal discussion please contact Katie Nicholls
- Dental Nurse Manager on 01752 434657.
Main duties of the job
The post holder works with Dental
Operators, working mainly with patients in pain who require emergency care and
routine children. This will also include supporting general anaesthetic sessions at UHP.
The post holder will assist all
dental operators in all chair side assisting and clinical procedures, to
support and care for patients and manage a surgery and complete all the
relevant clinical and administrative tasks.
This is a developmental position
which will support / provide the post holder to undertake full dental nurse
sedation training at the earliest convenience. On successful completion of this
training within the 12-month timeframe and fulfilling all probation
requirements this post will then convert into a Band 5 Special Care Dental
Nurse.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties
Works with the dental operator providing
emergency / routine child patient care including clinical procedures and chair
side assistingSupports
the needs of patients, carers and clinicians and be able to deal with them
promptly and efficiently.Works
with all dental equipment including sharp and fine instruments.Provides
advice for patients/carers/families about dental procedures including pre and
post-operative advice, management of complications and pain control. Prepares
the clinical environment prior to clinical sessions and closes down at the end
of clinical sessions, following the service cross infection and decontamination
protocolsChecks
surgery equipment and reports any faultsRecords
clinical observations,Ensures
routine and emergency equipment is checked and available i.e. oxygen cylinders
and masks, defibrillator.Decontaminates
equipment, instruments following cross infection proceduresPrepares
the surgery for the patient using knowledge and experience to select the
appropriate equipment, materials and instruments.Develops
x-rays using digital equipmentAfter
relevant training maybe required to take x-raysRequired
to work at different locations to meet the needs of the Service, when required,
including General Anaesthesia sessions at UHP Continue with or commence full dental
nurse sedation training. To support with this training, the post holder under supervision will work with dentists
treating patients under conscious sedation.Triage of
urgent care patients to assess the urgency of treatment and determine thecorrect booking and then book appointments including
outlying clinics.Undertakes
specific duties delegated by Dental Operators and Plymouth Community Dental
Services Ltd Managers.Follows
policies determined by others, including NHS England, the British Dental
Association (including the Cross Infection guidelines), the General Dental
Council, COSHH, RIDDOR and HASAWA, DOM HTM 01-05.
Training and Knowledge
Registered, as a Dental Nurse, with the GDC.
Undertake full dental nurse sedation training and complete within
12 months of commencement. This will include some study at home.
Thorough
knowledge of dental procedures gained through a minimum of 2 years
post-qualification training and experience.
Thorough
knowledge of routine dental procedures and equipment gained through in-house
training and experience including specialised areas such as general
anaesthetics.
Experienced in
treating patients from diverse cultural backgrounds i.e. those who require
interpretation services.
Knowledge of
Basic Life Support techniques following training and regular updates, provided
by Livewell Southwest
Trained in
recognising medical emergencies and assists in dealing with them.
Trained by
Livewell Southwest in all Mandatory Training topics, including Manual Handling,
Breakaway, Health and Safety.
Clinical work is
carried out without direct supervision using initiative and knowledge of
procedures gained through experience and training. The guidance of a dental operator or clinical
manager is sought for non-routine clinical procedures.
Administrative
duties are carried out without direct supervision using knowledge of procedures
and referring to a manager for non-routine procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties
Works with the dental operator providing
emergency / routine child patient care including clinical procedures and chair
side assistingSupports
the needs of patients, carers and clinicians and be able to deal with them
promptly and efficiently.Works
with all dental equipment including sharp and fine instruments.Provides
advice for patients/carers/families about dental procedures including pre and
post-operative advice, management of complications and pain control. Prepares
the clinical environment prior to clinical sessions and closes down at the end
of clinical sessions, following the service cross infection and decontamination
protocolsChecks
surgery equipment and reports any faultsRecords
clinical observations,Ensures
routine and emergency equipment is checked and available i.e. oxygen cylinders
and masks, defibrillator.Decontaminates
equipment, instruments following cross infection proceduresPrepares
the surgery for the patient using knowledge and experience to select the
appropriate equipment, materials and instruments.Develops
x-rays using digital equipmentAfter
relevant training maybe required to take x-raysRequired
to work at different locations to meet the needs of the Service, when required,
including General Anaesthesia sessions at UHP Continue with or commence full dental
nurse sedation training. To support with this training, the post holder under supervision will work with dentists
treating patients under conscious sedation.Triage of
urgent care patients to assess the urgency of treatment and determine thecorrect booking and then book appointments including
outlying clinics.Undertakes
specific duties delegated by Dental Operators and Plymouth Community Dental
Services Ltd Managers.Follows
policies determined by others, including NHS England, the British Dental
Association (including the Cross Infection guidelines), the General Dental
Council, COSHH, RIDDOR and HASAWA, DOM HTM 01-05.
Training and Knowledge
Registered, as a Dental Nurse, with the GDC.
Undertake full dental nurse sedation training and complete within
12 months of commencement. This will include some study at home.
Thorough
knowledge of dental procedures gained through a minimum of 2 years
post-qualification training and experience.
Thorough
knowledge of routine dental procedures and equipment gained through in-house
training and experience including specialised areas such as general
anaesthetics.
Experienced in
treating patients from diverse cultural backgrounds i.e. those who require
interpretation services.
Knowledge of
Basic Life Support techniques following training and regular updates, provided
by Livewell Southwest
Trained in
recognising medical emergencies and assists in dealing with them.
Trained by
Livewell Southwest in all Mandatory Training topics, including Manual Handling,
Breakaway, Health and Safety.
Clinical work is
carried out without direct supervision using initiative and knowledge of
procedures gained through experience and training. The guidance of a dental operator or clinical
manager is sought for non-routine clinical procedures.
Administrative
duties are carried out without direct supervision using knowledge of procedures
and referring to a manager for non-routine procedures.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years dental nursing experience.
- Assist with the induction of new staff.
- Trains and supports new staff
Desirable
- Experience of working in the salaried, community or personal dental services within the NHS.
- Experience of working as a member of a team
Qualifications
Essential
- Dental Nurse NEBDN Qualification/City & Guilds NVQ3 or equivalent
- Registered as a Dental Nurse with the GDC working at Band 4 KSF level dimensions
- Commenced, or willing to commence NEBDN conscious sedation training
- GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent) English and maths
Desirable
- Additional Dental Nurse qualifications.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the equipment and materials used in dental and surgical procedures.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
- Knowledge of Cross Infection control measures.
- Carries out clinical and administrative work without direct supervision.
- Promotes best practice and a high level of patient care for the Plymouth Community Dental Services Ltd.
- Competent in recognizing and dealing with medical emergencies.
- Make decisions as to best practice.
- Carries out performance checks and daily maintenance on dental equipment.
- Fluent in spoken and written English language.
- Good organisational skills
- Good keyboard and ICT skills
- Calm reassuring manner
- Good interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with staff at all grades and ability to support patients of all social backgrounds and all outside agencies
- To always act in a professional manner
- Computer literate
- Controls stock levels of dental consumables and materials.
- Organizes tasks and activities to make optimum use of clinical time.
- Works and communicates with all members of a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of using
- Software of Excellence dental package
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Up to date Basic life support training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years dental nursing experience.
- Assist with the induction of new staff.
- Trains and supports new staff
Desirable
- Experience of working in the salaried, community or personal dental services within the NHS.
- Experience of working as a member of a team
Qualifications
Essential
- Dental Nurse NEBDN Qualification/City & Guilds NVQ3 or equivalent
- Registered as a Dental Nurse with the GDC working at Band 4 KSF level dimensions
- Commenced, or willing to commence NEBDN conscious sedation training
- GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent) English and maths
Desirable
- Additional Dental Nurse qualifications.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the equipment and materials used in dental and surgical procedures.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
- Knowledge of Cross Infection control measures.
- Carries out clinical and administrative work without direct supervision.
- Promotes best practice and a high level of patient care for the Plymouth Community Dental Services Ltd.
- Competent in recognizing and dealing with medical emergencies.
- Make decisions as to best practice.
- Carries out performance checks and daily maintenance on dental equipment.
- Fluent in spoken and written English language.
- Good organisational skills
- Good keyboard and ICT skills
- Calm reassuring manner
- Good interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with staff at all grades and ability to support patients of all social backgrounds and all outside agencies
- To always act in a professional manner
- Computer literate
- Controls stock levels of dental consumables and materials.
- Organizes tasks and activities to make optimum use of clinical time.
- Works and communicates with all members of a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of using
- Software of Excellence dental package
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Up to date Basic life support training
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
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).
