Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen which would be suited to a highly motivated, innovative, and forward-thinking individual to join the team at the Royal London Dental Hospital, Whitechapel, in the role of Dental Nurse Tutor/Practice Development Nurse.
The post holder will assist the Lead Practice Development Dental Nurse (LPDDN) in delivering effective and efficient education and development strategies for the Dental team and trainee dental nurses at the Royal London Dental Hospital in Whitechapel, and Dental Outreach sites. The postholder will be mainly based at Whitechapel but may be expected to travel to outreach sites in Leytonstone, Isle of Dogs, Stratford and Hackney.
The post holder is expected to contribute to and assist with standard setting, regular auditing, coordinating, and supporting the management and delivery of in-house education programmes, including teaching and assessments for registered and non- registered colleagues. The post holder will be involved with the induction, orientation, teaching and assessment for registered and unregistered staff.
The Practice Development Nurse will be responsible in delivering effective and efficient education and development strategies for both registered and unregistered members of the dental team.
Main duties of the job
To support the Lead PDDN in the development, delivery and training provision of the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing for Trainee Dental Nurses
Responsible for marking of the NEBDN Record of Experience
To support the Lead PDDN in the development, delivery and training provision of post qualifications for Qualified Dental Nurses
Planning, organising and delivering theoretical and clinical activities/assessments with learners, which take into account individual learning styles
Ensuring candidate competencies are developed within occupational areas and assessed against national standards. The post holder will act as a resource for all staff to maintain clinical practice that is evidence based and patient centred
Assist with facilitation of Continuing Professional Development activities for Qualified Dental Nurses in line with current GDC Standards and requirements
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
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
- Recognised Dental Nursing qualification
- Teaching certificate (Cert Ed or equivalent)
- Evidence of on-going professional development in relevant area of speciality
- Post Registration qualification/s
- Mentorship course or equivalent
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional, academic development
Desirable
- Relevant leadership/management qualification e.g. ILM3 or equivalent
- Extended duties training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of mentoring/supervising /assessing students in practice
- Experience of planning and delivery of educational training programmes
- Significant post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience in delivery of NEBDN Diploma in Dental Nursing
- Experience in delivery of Post Registration Qualifications for Dental Nurses
- Experience in line management
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of current NHS and Education initiatives in Dental nursing
- Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of local, regional and national policies pertaining to practice experience
- Sound knowledge of the principles of Dental Nursing
- Sound knowledge of the GDC Standards for Education
Desirable
- Understanding of Quality Assurance processes within the educational setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Dental Nursing qualification
- Teaching certificate (Cert Ed or equivalent)
- Evidence of on-going professional development in relevant area of speciality
- Post Registration qualification/s
- Mentorship course or equivalent
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional, academic development
Desirable
- Relevant leadership/management qualification e.g. ILM3 or equivalent
- Extended duties training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of mentoring/supervising /assessing students in practice
- Experience of planning and delivery of educational training programmes
- Significant post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience in delivery of NEBDN Diploma in Dental Nursing
- Experience in delivery of Post Registration Qualifications for Dental Nurses
- Experience in line management
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of current NHS and Education initiatives in Dental nursing
- Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of local, regional and national policies pertaining to practice experience
- Sound knowledge of the principles of Dental Nursing
- Sound knowledge of the GDC Standards for Education
Desirable
- Understanding of Quality Assurance processes within the educational setting
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).
