Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Community Dental Services (CDS) as a dental nurse, supporting the service in delivering a high standard of care to our patients. This will be a part time, fixed term position until 31 March 2024, which will give the successful applicant an insight &experience of working within the CDS.
We are seeking a highly motivated, caring and compassionate qualified dental nurse to join our team and help us deliver a high standard of care to our patients. The role can be challenging on occasions but extremely rewarding.
Come and make a difference. Join our team and help put a smile on the patients who visit us, by ensuring they receive a positive experience.The Community Dental Service is an integral part of East Cheshire NHS Trust, delivering special care dentistry and paediatric exodontia services, to patients referred to us.
The successful candidate will be working at Weston Dental Clinic, Macclesfield.
Hours of work - up to 22.5 hours per week (negotiable)
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work clinically with a dentist and carry out decontamination duties, as part of the dental nursing team.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://www.eastcheshirehrdirect.nhs.uk
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered dental nurse qualification - National Diploma in Dental Nursing (NEBDN) or equivalent
- General Dental Council Registration - DCP register
- Evidence of continual professional development relevant to post
- Competency in literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake routine dental nursing tasks and procedures, with under pinning knowledge and skills.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Department of Health guidelines HTM01-05
- Understanding of; GDPR, mental capacity act, consent to treatment & record keeping.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work within templated appointment times
- Computer literacy
Experience
Essential
- Assisting in the delivery of dental treatment to adult and paediatric patients with complex care needs
- Assisting and supporting paediatric patients undergoing routine dental treatment eg exodontia
- Previous experience of working in NHS dentistry
Other
Essential
- Please refer to person specification for further criteria
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered dental nurse qualification - National Diploma in Dental Nursing (NEBDN) or equivalent
- General Dental Council Registration - DCP register
- Evidence of continual professional development relevant to post
- Competency in literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake routine dental nursing tasks and procedures, with under pinning knowledge and skills.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Department of Health guidelines HTM01-05
- Understanding of; GDPR, mental capacity act, consent to treatment & record keeping.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work within templated appointment times
- Computer literacy
Experience
Essential
- Assisting in the delivery of dental treatment to adult and paediatric patients with complex care needs
- Assisting and supporting paediatric patients undergoing routine dental treatment eg exodontia
- Previous experience of working in NHS dentistry
Other
Essential
- Please refer to person specification for further criteria
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).
