Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within the Charles Clifford Dental Services to recruit dental nurses to work in the restorative dentistry department of the hospital.
Successful qualified dental nurses will need to have been successful in the Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills, be hard working and have the ability to assist clinical dental staff, including undergraduate and postgraduate students during the treatment and care of patients.
They must ensure Health and Safety policies are carried out as necessary and assist other dental nurses in fulfilling Departmental Policies and Procedures. Candidates should also be flexible and willing to work in the evening when necessary.
There will be opportunities for successful candidates to further their career in dental nursing therefore candidates should show commitment to professional development.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE
To provide a high quality and professional dental nursing service. To ensure the maintenance of high standards of patient care. To create an environment in which improving the quality of the care delivered to patients is intrinsic to the daily work of the CCDH.
About us
Charles Clifford Dental Hospital is a dental teaching hospital linked to the University School of Clinical Dentistry, which has intakes of undergraduate and postgraduate students on an annual basis.
The hospital also provides dental out patient services for the Sheffield catchment area, and in addition provides specialist services in all departments to patients from a much wider area. It also incorporates the School of Dental Nursing, School of Hygiene and Therapy and Dental Technology.
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.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Please note this advertisement is for both full time and part time opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Please note this advertisement is for both full time and part time opportunities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Dental Nurse
- National Certificate or NVQ level 3 in Oral Healthcare
Desirable
- Worked within the departments of the CCDS
Experience
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of chairside assisting for all dental procedures
Further Training
Essential
- Good dental nursing skills
- Ability to work 4 handed dentistry/close support
- An effective communicator
- Able to prioritise and use own initiative
- Good understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Information Technology Skills
- Commitment to develop skills and undertake further training
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexible, willing to work evenings
Other Factors
Essential
- Hepatitis B immunity
- Able to use initiative
- Commitment to the Trust Equal Opportunities Policy
- Ability to work on all departments
- Ability to work with all types of dental students and clinical staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Dental Nurse
- National Certificate or NVQ level 3 in Oral Healthcare
Desirable
- Worked within the departments of the CCDS
Experience
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of chairside assisting for all dental procedures
Further Training
Essential
- Good dental nursing skills
- Ability to work 4 handed dentistry/close support
- An effective communicator
- Able to prioritise and use own initiative
- Good understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Information Technology Skills
- Commitment to develop skills and undertake further training
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexible, willing to work evenings
Other Factors
Essential
- Hepatitis B immunity
- Able to use initiative
- Commitment to the Trust Equal Opportunities Policy
- Ability to work on all departments
- Ability to work with all types of dental students and clinical staff
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).
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)
