Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Senior Dental Nurse to join the
current Leeds Dental Institute team working in the Beeston Outreach Dental
Teaching Unit.
We
are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Registered Dental Nurse who is looking
to broaden their responsibilities in a clinical and managerial role leading a
team of dental nurses supporting the delivery of patient care.
As
a Senior Dental Nurse you will be required to act as a role model for the
dental team and be responsible for delivering exceptional standards of safe,
effective care; monitoring and maintaining care to ensure that it consistently
meets Trust standards.
Senior
Dental Nurses work as a highly valued member of the dental team and applicants
should be enthusiastic, professional and well-motivated team players whilst
also being able to work on their own initiative.
Further
professional development is strongly encouraged. There will be opportunities
for continuing professional development linked to a personal development plan.
Applicants
must hold a NVQ level 3 Oral Health Qualification or equivalent
National/Hospital Certificate in Dental Nursing and be registered with the
General Dental Council. A post qualification certificate or additional competencies
are desirable.
The
post is fulltime 37.5 hours.
Working
hours - Monday-Friday - 8.30am - 5pm. (some weekend working occurs at the Leeds
Dental Institute site and is currently on a volunteer basis).
Main duties of the job
The
Senior Dental Nurse is responsible for day to day management of all Qualified
and Apprentice Dental Nurses within the 7 chaired clinical department ensuring
that staffing ratios are maintained. The post holder will co-ordinate the
service delivery and administrative support to the outreach teaching unit.
The
post holder is expected to have excellent communication, organisational and
interpersonal skills and must be able to work as part of a team or
independently.
The
post involves supporting and providing chair side assistance to the dental undergraduate students in a busy
clinical area within the outreach sites.
Co-ordinates
time management of patient appointments ensuring smooth running of clinics.
Responsible for effective stock-control of materials and instruments and
manages departmental budget keeping within the financial restraints.
Responsible
for daily maintenance of equipment, ensuring reporting of equipment requiring
repair/maintenance to workshop or management team.
Handles
complaints from patients/members of the public initially (both direct or phone)
and reports back to management regarding written complaints received by Trust.
Assists
in the implementing of new working practices and policies as they arise.
Supports
the education and induction of the whole dental team.
For further information, please see the attached trust
job description and person specification for a full list of duties and
responsibilities.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK and
employs more than 20,000 staff across seven hospitals on six sites.
Leeds
Dental Institute is a teaching hospital hosting over 80,000 patient episodes
per year and provides training and education for all members of the Dental Team.
In
2018 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our service as 'Outstanding'.
Interested
individuals can look forward to the challenges that a position working as a
Dental Nurse in one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK will bring.
Rewards
and benefits
Generous
annual leave entitlement with 27 days plus Bank Holidays for new staff
NHS
Pension Scheme
Development
opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
Friendly,
supportive and caring colleagues
Support
for Parents and Carers
A
variety of other staff resources and benefits including employee assistance
programme, discount gym membership, car scheme
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role:
Senior Dental Nurse Grade: Band 5
Reports
to: Head of Dental Nursing
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
To
directly manage the dental nursing team in the department to ensure the
efficient and effective provision of dental nursing support to practising
clinical staff.
Takes
part in clinical care of patients in the department, assisting the dental team
in clinic or surgery working as required, manages care and wellbeing of patient
until discharge (including out of hours transport patients).
Manages
the flow of patients and chair usage according to workload and ensures patient
comfort and consideration until discharge, using resources as available of both
staff and equipment.
Manages
the preparation of clinical areas ensuring high standards of cleanliness within
the department and working to hospital Infection Control policy
Supervises
and supports departmental Qualified Dental Nurses and Apprentice Dental Nurses.
Prepare
for and assist (closely support) clinicians and dental students with care,
treatment and management of patients with general and complex dental treatment.
Communicate
with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care
and promote effective team working.
Assist
with the teaching and supervision of learners and other staff.
Respect
the dignity and confidentiality of patients.
Maintain
a high standard of work and professionalism.
Take
responsibility for own personal development and complete all mandatory training
required for the role.
All
staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve
the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This
includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Policies including undertaking relevant audits.
The
post holder must have knowledge of Infection Prevention and Health and Safety
procedures.
For
more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer
to the attached Job Description.
It
is advisable that the applicant arranges a visit to the outreach site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role:
Senior Dental Nurse Grade: Band 5
Reports
to: Head of Dental Nursing
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
To
directly manage the dental nursing team in the department to ensure the
efficient and effective provision of dental nursing support to practising
clinical staff.
Takes
part in clinical care of patients in the department, assisting the dental team
in clinic or surgery working as required, manages care and wellbeing of patient
until discharge (including out of hours transport patients).
Manages
the flow of patients and chair usage according to workload and ensures patient
comfort and consideration until discharge, using resources as available of both
staff and equipment.
Manages
the preparation of clinical areas ensuring high standards of cleanliness within
the department and working to hospital Infection Control policy
Supervises
and supports departmental Qualified Dental Nurses and Apprentice Dental Nurses.
Prepare
for and assist (closely support) clinicians and dental students with care,
treatment and management of patients with general and complex dental treatment.
Communicate
with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care
and promote effective team working.
Assist
with the teaching and supervision of learners and other staff.
Respect
the dignity and confidentiality of patients.
Maintain
a high standard of work and professionalism.
Take
responsibility for own personal development and complete all mandatory training
required for the role.
All
staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve
the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This
includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Policies including undertaking relevant audits.
The
post holder must have knowledge of Infection Prevention and Health and Safety
procedures.
For
more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer
to the attached Job Description.
It
is advisable that the applicant arranges a visit to the outreach site.
Person Specification
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Able to deal with problems quickly and efficiently
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure and be flexible to needs of the service
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Able to act professionally at all times
- Able to deliver an excellent standard of care
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Skills in patient advocacy
- IT skills
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate management skills to support team members and staff training
- Able to work flexibly
Qualifications
Essential
- Must possess either: National certificate for Dental Nurses, NVQ level 3 Dental Nurse or Hospital Certificate
- Dental Nurse registration with the General Dental Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Maths and English GCSE A-C or 4-9 or equivalent
Desirable
- Post qualification certificate i.e. Radiography, Oral Health, Sedation
Other Criteria
Essential
- Awareness of infection prevention and control procedures
- Awareness of decontamination procedures
- Awareness of information governance procedures
- Awareness of Health & Safety procedures
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of all dental procedures
- Substantial experience as a Dental Nurse
- Experience of managing clinical resource and flow of patients
Desirable
- Management/supervisory skills
- Knowledge of Infection Prevention / Health and Safety in the workplace
- Experience of working in a dental specialty i.e. Implants Sedation, Orthodontics, Oral Health
- Experience of ordering and stock control
- Experience of budget control
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
Person Specification
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Able to deal with problems quickly and efficiently
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure and be flexible to needs of the service
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Able to act professionally at all times
- Able to deliver an excellent standard of care
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Skills in patient advocacy
- IT skills
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate management skills to support team members and staff training
- Able to work flexibly
Qualifications
Essential
- Must possess either: National certificate for Dental Nurses, NVQ level 3 Dental Nurse or Hospital Certificate
- Dental Nurse registration with the General Dental Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Maths and English GCSE A-C or 4-9 or equivalent
Desirable
- Post qualification certificate i.e. Radiography, Oral Health, Sedation
Other Criteria
Essential
- Awareness of infection prevention and control procedures
- Awareness of decontamination procedures
- Awareness of information governance procedures
- Awareness of Health & Safety procedures
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of all dental procedures
- Substantial experience as a Dental Nurse
- Experience of managing clinical resource and flow of patients
Desirable
- Management/supervisory skills
- Knowledge of Infection Prevention / Health and Safety in the workplace
- Experience of working in a dental specialty i.e. Implants Sedation, Orthodontics, Oral Health
- Experience of ordering and stock control
- Experience of budget control
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
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).
