Dental Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate should have a positive attitude towards working in a team environment and provide our patients with the best possible care. The trust ensures regular supervision with line managers to ensure both staff and the service are supported.

There is also an opportunity to join our out of hours dental service which attracts enhanced rates of pay.

Registration with the General Dental Council is a requirement of this post.

Own car or access to alternative travel for business use is essential.

Please note:

• New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
• Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
• Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
• Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
• We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
• Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE's or equivalent in literacy and numeracy
• National Certificate in Dental Nursing/Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing

Desirable

• Post certificate e.g. sedation, radiography, oral health

Experience

Essential

• Dental chair side assistance in patient care of all ages and backgrounds
• Demonstrable knowledge of cross infection control standards
• Ability to use own initiative, work under pressure to prioritise tasks and anticipate needs during treatment

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a community or hospital setting
• Familiar with dental software packages e.g. R4
• Able to supervise trainees and unqualified staff

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of patients and staff
• Willing to participate and contribute to the team

Desirable

• Good organisational skills

Other Requirements

Essential

• Registered with the General Dental Council
• Ability to travel between sites to meet the needs of the service, some of which are not easily served by public transport

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.

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Kidlington Dental Clinic

Exeter road , Oxford road

Kidlington

OX5 1AP

Employer's website

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