Dental Nurse

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

A rare an exciting opportunity is available for two forward thinking Dental Nurses : Band Four. Two Posts available 37.5hrs and 30 hrs per week. The successful post holder will

Support the Senior Dental Nurse in providing a unified approach to high standards of patient care.
To support an environment that promotes excellence in nursing practice and development of high levels of clinical skills.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

Participate in team building/communication, to develop and consolidate a cohesive and supportive team.
To communicate effectively and work in partnership with patients, their relative/carers, nurse colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure care is delivered in an accurate and efficient manner.
Receives sensitive information concerning patient's medical condition. Deal with nervous/ anxious patients.
Identify, discuss and report any relevant nursing/patient needs with team/ ward staff, patients.
Work in partnership with the patient and family and other health care professionals in care delivery and discharge planning.
Provide support and advice to patients and relatives when faced with distressing situations.
Accept responsibility; be aware and able to locate all policies relating to good working practice within the clinical area and able to adhere to both by self and colleagues.
To have good communication skills both verbally, formal documentation and electronic (I.T.) sources with all members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and families.
Maintain accurate and legible records of patient care in line with Trust policies.
Adhere to Trust policies pertaining to patient confidentiality/ the Data Protection Act/ Caldicott Recommendations.

About us

We support flexible working, with full and part time positions available.

As an employer, we will provide you with an excellent opportunity that will support your career development and support you to fulfil your potential.

TheShrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust can offer you great career prospects and a fantastic work-life balance. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns we have state of the art facilities, helpful friendly teams and excellent professional development opportunities.

Date posted

23 July 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

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-DTN-516

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY2 6HY

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE in English and Maths equivalent
Certificate in Dental Nursing
Registered with GDC

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good communication Skills
Able to use own initiative and work as part of a team

Desirable

Fixed appliance therapy Oral Surgery procedures

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE in English and Maths equivalent
Certificate in Dental Nursing
Registered with GDC

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good communication Skills
Able to use own initiative and work as part of a team

Desirable

Fixed appliance therapy Oral Surgery procedures

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).