St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Principal Dental Nurse

Information:

This job is now closed

Job summary

We are looking for motivated experienced Principal Dental Nurses to join our dental management team. The successful candidate will have experience working within the Dental/Maxillofacial environment and will have the management skills and knowledge required to be a leader and role model.

We have specialists in Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Paediatric and Restorative Dentistry

Informal queries and visits are welcomed, please contact:

Linda Holden on 0208 725 0161 or linda.holden@stgeorges.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

We are looking for 3 enthusiastic and self motivated, qualified GDC registered Principal Dental nurses to Lead the Restorative Dentistry Department, Orthodontic Department and Paediatric Department

We have excellent opportunities to develop and broaden your career.

The candidate needs to be a role model for high standards, professional behaviour and upholding the Trust Values.

You will need to have experience and knowledge within the speciality and to be team focused with excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and commitment to patient care.

About us

We are one of the country's largest and busiest acute NHS Trusts, serving a diverse population of more than 3.5 million people across south London and beyond.

Our main hospital site in Tooting and other healthcare locations provide a modern, dynamic, caring environment for excellent clinical care, education and research.

We employ around 9,000 dedicated staff across more than 40 different services and specialties. Every day, more than 2,000 patients attend our sites, mainly for outpatient appointments, elective surgery, and in our Emergency Department, made famous as the home of '24 Hours in A&E'.

We work together to provide outstanding care every time for patients, and the communities we serve.

Details

Date posted

20 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year pa Incl

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-6747518-GO-ND

Job locations

Maxillofacial and Day Surgery Unit

Perimeter Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Dental Nurse and professional registration

Desirable

  • Post-Graduate Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • Ability to prioritise and organise work under pressure
  • At least 5 years experience post qualification
  • Advanced knowledge and experience in all dental procedures including implants and surgical procedures
  • Previous managerial leadership experience
  • GDC qualification

Desirable

  • Experience within a secondary care setting
  • Restorative Dentistry experience
  • Peadiatric nursing experience
  • Orthodontic nursing experience
  • Post Graduate Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to prioritise and work well under pressure

Desirable

  • Computer and IT literate
  • Knowledge of NHS Policies and protocols
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Dental Nurse and professional registration

Desirable

  • Post-Graduate Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • Ability to prioritise and organise work under pressure
  • At least 5 years experience post qualification
  • Advanced knowledge and experience in all dental procedures including implants and surgical procedures
  • Previous managerial leadership experience
  • GDC qualification

Desirable

  • Experience within a secondary care setting
  • Restorative Dentistry experience
  • Peadiatric nursing experience
  • Orthodontic nursing experience
  • Post Graduate Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to prioritise and work well under pressure

Desirable

  • Computer and IT literate
  • Knowledge of NHS Policies and protocols

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maxillofacial and Day Surgery Unit

Perimeter Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maxillofacial and Day Surgery Unit

Perimeter Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Linda Holden

linda.holden@stgeorges.nhs.uk

02087250161

Details

Date posted

20 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year pa Incl

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-6747518-GO-ND

Job locations

Maxillofacial and Day Surgery Unit

Perimeter Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)