Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

1703 - Qualified Dental Nurse

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic registered dental nurse to join our dynamic, growing team. This permanent position is ideally suited to someone who wants to advance their career in a busy and supportive workplace. As a registered Dental Nurse, you will be responsible for supporting the lead nurse in ensuring that our service users needs are met through the delivery of high quality care. The hours of work will be worked over Monday Friday, between the hours of 8am- 5pm.

Main duties of the job

In this position you will work alongside colleagues to provide a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures.

Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement. Ensure Trust values and behaviours are at the key focus of your work.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route.

**Please note funding for travel and associated relocation costs may not be covered by the Trust**

Please see further details below.

Details

Date posted

19 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £30,639 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9163-1703E-09-23

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • A good background knowledge of most routine oral/maxillofacial and orthodontic procedures, including cross infection control
  • Understanding of the need for confidentiality
  • Awareness of Health and Safety requirements including Infection Control Procedures
  • Ability to have a working knowledge of all general dental procedures
  • Knowledge of life support & trained to intermediate level

Qualifications

Essential

  • National Certificate in Dental Nursing awarded by the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses ( equivalent to NVQ level 3)
  • At least 2 years post qualification
  • Registration with the General Dental Council

Desirable

  • Advanced Dental Nursing Qualifications

Values based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a Specialist Oral/Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Department
  • Experience of assisting with clinical orthodontic procedures
  • Hospital experience
  • Experience of assisting in the management of sedated patients
Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • A good background knowledge of most routine oral/maxillofacial and orthodontic procedures, including cross infection control
  • Understanding of the need for confidentiality
  • Awareness of Health and Safety requirements including Infection Control Procedures
  • Ability to have a working knowledge of all general dental procedures
  • Knowledge of life support & trained to intermediate level

Qualifications

Essential

  • National Certificate in Dental Nursing awarded by the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses ( equivalent to NVQ level 3)
  • At least 2 years post qualification
  • Registration with the General Dental Council

Desirable

  • Advanced Dental Nursing Qualifications

Values based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a Specialist Oral/Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Department
  • Experience of assisting with clinical orthodontic procedures
  • Hospital experience
  • Experience of assisting in the management of sedated patients

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Lisa Kendrick

lisa.kendrick2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

19 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £30,639 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9163-1703E-09-23

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


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