Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen within Charles Clifford Dental Services for the recruitment of a Dental Nurse Assessor to work within the Charles Clifford Dental Services and in partnership with Sheffield College. This will include apprentice dental nurses within the Charles Clifford Dental Services and dental practices.
Candidates must hold the City & Guilds Assessor Award be hardworking, committed, organised and flexible. They must be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills and be prepared to work as part of a team in supporting Apprentice Dental Nurses through their vocational training and achievement of the extended diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3.
It is essential that the successful candidate has a clean driving licence and access to their own vehicle.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE
- To assist Trainee/Apprentice Dental Nurses to achieve their City & Guilds Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3
- To liaise with course Tutor Dental Nurse and Lead IQA
About us
Supporting the quality and professional service in all departments of the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital and General Dental Practice, assessing, and supporting the provision of underpinning knowledge for the Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To work as part of the CCDH team involved in the delivery of the Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3.
- To identify at induction any issues which may impede access for the Trainee/Apprentice Dental Nurse to fair and reliable assessment and to identify any needs they may have.
- To identify expected unit completion and award completion dates at induction, including the End Point Assessment preparation and completion within the fixed term contractual period
- To discuss and agree with the Trainee/Apprentice Dental Nurse contact dates at the beginning of the training period and identify which are observations and which are portfolio sessions.
- To encourage the candidate to bring forward any previous experiences, skills, and knowledge to their award.
- To plan all assessment both direct and indirect and agree these plans with the Trainee/Apprentice Dental Nurse.
- To ensure the plans cover all unit and award requirements and that strict target dates are met by the Trainee/Apprentice Dental Nurse.
- To use a range of standardised, relevant, fair, and appropriate methods of assessment, to include observations, written and verbal questions, expert witness testimonies, professional discussions, and self-reflective accounts.
- To ensure the Trainee/Apprentice Dental Nurse understands their award and its requirements and to always involve them.
- To ensure indirect evidence is directly attributable to the Trainee/Apprentice Dental Nurse.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To work as part of the CCDH team involved in the delivery of the Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3.
- To identify at induction any issues which may impede access for the Trainee/Apprentice Dental Nurse to fair and reliable assessment and to identify any needs they may have.
- To identify expected unit completion and award completion dates at induction, including the End Point Assessment preparation and completion within the fixed term contractual period
- To discuss and agree with the Trainee/Apprentice Dental Nurse contact dates at the beginning of the training period and identify which are observations and which are portfolio sessions.
- To encourage the candidate to bring forward any previous experiences, skills, and knowledge to their award.
- To plan all assessment both direct and indirect and agree these plans with the Trainee/Apprentice Dental Nurse.
- To ensure the plans cover all unit and award requirements and that strict target dates are met by the Trainee/Apprentice Dental Nurse.
- To use a range of standardised, relevant, fair, and appropriate methods of assessment, to include observations, written and verbal questions, expert witness testimonies, professional discussions, and self-reflective accounts.
- To ensure the Trainee/Apprentice Dental Nurse understands their award and its requirements and to always involve them.
- To ensure indirect evidence is directly attributable to the Trainee/Apprentice Dental Nurse.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nationally recognised Dental Nursing qualification or equivalent
- City & Guilds Assessors Award
Desirable
- Up to date CPR certificate
- Health & Safety-First Aid Certificate
- Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Level 3
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience
- To have worked as part of a team and use own initiative
Desirable
- Worked in a hospital and practice environment
- Had some experience as an assessor
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 (4238-12)
Other Factors
Essential
- Access to own vehicle essential/Clean driving licence
- Clean, tidy smart appearance
- Professional attitude with a personal commitment to high standards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nationally recognised Dental Nursing qualification or equivalent
- City & Guilds Assessors Award
Desirable
- Up to date CPR certificate
- Health & Safety-First Aid Certificate
- Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Level 3
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience
- To have worked as part of a team and use own initiative
Desirable
- Worked in a hospital and practice environment
- Had some experience as an assessor
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 (4238-12)
Other Factors
Essential
- Access to own vehicle essential/Clean driving licence
- Clean, tidy smart appearance
- Professional attitude with a personal commitment to high standards
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
Wellesley Road
Sheffield
S10 2SZ
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
