Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Dental Nurse - Community Dental Services

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Job summary

We are looking to appoint a registered qualified Dental Nurse with relevant experience to work in the Salford Community Dental Service, which is delivered from several clinics across the city. The hours of employment, part time.We provide general dental services to people with complex needs who are unable to use general dental services.We also provide teaching clinics for dental students.We provide treatment with inhalation sedation, assessment for general anaesthetic, clinic at local young offenders unit, domiciliary visits for people with complex needs who cannot be treated by a general dentist, and epidemiology.

You will be an effective communicator with good interpersonal skills and an ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team. You will be able to deliver a high standard of evidence based care in line with Trust policies and protocols.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide specialist Dental Nursing skills and knowledge to support the service. Contributing to the development of the nursing within the Community Dental Service to a level that achieves excellent levels of care.
  • Establish and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups overcoming any problems/barriers in communication
  • Develop own knowledge and skills
  • Assist in maintaining and developing services
  • Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others in own work area
  • Assist in improving quality
  • Promote people's equality, diversity and rights
  • Assist in planning and delivering the clinical activity which will meet patients needs
  • Organise own time and that of junior members of staff
  • Monitor and maintain the efficient use of physical and/or financial resources for the work area

About us

Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Salford Care Organisation is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.

Details

Date posted

03 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-SCO-P325-23

Job locations

Pendleton Gateway

1 Broadwalk

Salford

M6 5FX


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • Registration on General Dental Council's Dental Nurse Register

Qualifications

Essential

  • National Examination in Dental Nurses (or equivalent)
  • Able to deliver a high standard of evidence based patient care

Desirable

  • Post Qualification Certificate in Conscious Sedation
  • Post Qualification Certificate in Dental Radiography
  • Dental nursing experience in the speciality

Knowledge Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory
  • Evidence of professional expertise acquired through CPD
  • Committed to own personal continuing professional development
Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • Registration on General Dental Council's Dental Nurse Register

Qualifications

Essential

  • National Examination in Dental Nurses (or equivalent)
  • Able to deliver a high standard of evidence based patient care

Desirable

  • Post Qualification Certificate in Conscious Sedation
  • Post Qualification Certificate in Dental Radiography
  • Dental nursing experience in the speciality

Knowledge Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory
  • Evidence of professional expertise acquired through CPD
  • Committed to own personal continuing professional development

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).

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.

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).

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pendleton Gateway

1 Broadwalk

Salford

M6 5FX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pendleton Gateway

1 Broadwalk

Salford

M6 5FX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

maxillofacial unit manager

Clare Gross

clare.gross@nca.nhs.uk

01612064732

Details

Date posted

03 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-SCO-P325-23

Job locations

Pendleton Gateway

1 Broadwalk

Salford

M6 5FX


Supporting documents

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