Dental Nurse

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for qualified and GDC registered dental nurses to join our Community Dental Service team. There are full/part time vacancies in all 3 sites at Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley. This is an ideal career opportunity for anyone who is looking to develop his or her existing skills.

Main duties of the job

Joining our highly motivated team, you will be enthusiastic, adaptable, and able to take responsibility for performing all the duties of a dental nurse within a clinic or domiciliary setting. As a specialist service, we provide care mainly for children, adults with special care needs and older people in residential.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

05 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-07-113

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Person Specification

knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and experience of a full range of routine dental nursing procedures and dental administration
Knowledge and experience of using dental software systems and basic general IT skills
Be up to date with all core GDC topics required for registration

Registration

Essential

Current registration with General Dental Council

Qualifications

Essential

The National Certificate in Dental Nursing OR NVQ Level 3 Oral Health Care, Dental Nursing OR equivalent

Desirable

Qualification in at least one of the following, Sedation or Oral Health or Dental Radiography

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience of working with children
Evidence of and commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

Experience of working with special care patients

Person Specification

knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and experience of a full range of routine dental nursing procedures and dental administration
Knowledge and experience of using dental software systems and basic general IT skills
Be up to date with all core GDC topics required for registration

Registration

Essential

Current registration with General Dental Council

Qualifications

Essential

The National Certificate in Dental Nursing OR NVQ Level 3 Oral Health Care, Dental Nursing OR equivalent

Desirable

Qualification in at least one of the following, Sedation or Oral Health or Dental Radiography

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience of working with children
Evidence of and commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

Experience of working with special care 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.