Job summary
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and professional, Dental Nurse to join our established Oral Maxillo-Facial surgery and Orthodontic team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals, primarily based at Mexborough Montague Hospital.
Main duties of the job
To provide assistance in clinical duties and support the provision of an outpatient based service in Oral Maxillo-Facial surgery and Orthodontics.
Although services are predominantly based at Mexborough Hospital, some procedures may be performed in theatres at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belongand Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience leading to dental nurse qualification.
Desirable
- Experience in dental nurse practice or relevant out-patient setting
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Registered Dental Nurse - current registration.
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
Desirable
- Oral Health Education
- Orthodontic Nursing
- Impression taking Course
- Experience in Intraoral Scanning
- Experience in Orthodontic Photography
- Experience in undertaking Dental Nurse Led retainer follow up's
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multidisciplinary team/client/relatives.
- Demonstrate a caring, compassionate manner with an understanding disposition.
- Ability to work in a team
- Enthusiasm for role
- Ability to motivate self and others
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage complex situations
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working practice as required with good attendance and high standards of clinical care
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative.
- Resourceful and able to work on own initiatives
- Ability to delegate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience leading to dental nurse qualification.
Desirable
- Experience in dental nurse practice or relevant out-patient setting
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Registered Dental Nurse - current registration.
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
Desirable
- Oral Health Education
- Orthodontic Nursing
- Impression taking Course
- Experience in Intraoral Scanning
- Experience in Orthodontic Photography
- Experience in undertaking Dental Nurse Led retainer follow up's
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multidisciplinary team/client/relatives.
- Demonstrate a caring, compassionate manner with an understanding disposition.
- Ability to work in a team
- Enthusiasm for role
- Ability to motivate self and others
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage complex situations
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working practice as required with good attendance and high standards of clinical care
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative.
- Resourceful and able to work on own initiatives
- Ability to delegate
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
