Dental Nurse

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a position within Oral Health. We are looking to recruit a part time enthusiastic GDC Registered Dental nurse who would like to work in a great team based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Trust Hospital.

We can offer a friendly and supportive working atmosphere, the opportunity to work in an interesting and challenging environment and CPD opportunities.

Oral Health Department is based on Level 2, Outpatients West, at the NNUH.

Main duties of the job

The department includes Restorative, Orthodontic, Orthognathic and Maxillofacial services. We have onsite x-ray facilities, sterile services, photography and an inhouse laboratory.

We require a GDC Registered Dental Nurse to assist with the above clinics. Experience desirable but this is not essential as full inhouse training will be given.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery
On-site cafes offering staff discounts
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

28 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-23-CS3389

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

National Certificate in Dental Nursing with significant experience.

Desirable

Orthodontic, restorative dentistry and surgical experience

Experience

Essential

Experience within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Previous hospital experience

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication and patient handling skills and a personable nature.
The ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team with a flexible approach.

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

National Certificate in Dental Nursing with significant experience.

Desirable

Orthodontic, restorative dentistry and surgical experience

Experience

Essential

Experience within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Previous hospital experience

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication and patient handling skills and a personable nature.
The ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team with a flexible approach.

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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).

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