Job summary
The Eastman Dental Hospital has been providing dental training for over 60 years. We have a worldwide reputation for providing high quality post graduate training in dental specialities and for training dental hygienists, therapists and dental nurses at a pre-registration level.
We have recently moved into a new, purpose built hospital known as the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals providing a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care, whilst enabling a more flexible approach to working practices. However, to do this we need to recruit a significant number of new dental nurses.
The recruitment process involves the following stages:-
- Application through NHS jobs
- Numeracy and Literacy assessment
- Interview
Main duties of the job
Assist in the treatment of patients care for the general well being of patients, assist with dental screening, carry out associated clerical work and help with the general smooth running of the department. Be able to deal with nervous patients, reassure new patients, there may be communication difficulties/ explain dental procedures, treatment to patients.
Duties will be carried out at all dental clinics and other necessary locationsthroughout the Trust as directed by the Senior Dental Nurse, Head Dental Nurse or General Manager.
About us
This is a Talent pool advert.
We are currently recruiting a number of qualified dental nurses across the Eastman Dental Hospital in the following specialities:-
Floor 4 -Dental treatment (Restorative, Endodontics & Adult special care)
Floor 3- Dental treatment for adults and young people (Periodontology, The School of Hygiene and Therapy & Orthodontics)
Floor 2- Paediatric Dentistry
Floor 1 -New Patient Zone
Floor -1 - Procedure zone dental services
The Eastman Dental Hospital would like to hear from you whether you are an experienced, qualified dental nurse or a newly qualified dental nurse looking for permanent employment.
You will gain the opportunity to join a successful, dynamic dental team who have a passion for developing dental nurses and an interest in ensuring that you can maximise your developmental potential whilst gaining further skills and extended duties
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent.
- General Dental Council registration
Desirable
- Post Qualification Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in the specialty
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Maintain accurate patient's files/Xrays transfer data to database display an appreciation for the importance of this.
- Ability to work under own initiative without direct supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team with a professional approach towards work and colleagues
Desirable
- IT skills - Maintain personal Record and general information data entry, text processing.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Specific requirements:
Essential
- Understanding of Equal Opportunities
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent.
- General Dental Council registration
Desirable
- Post Qualification Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in the specialty
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Maintain accurate patient's files/Xrays transfer data to database display an appreciation for the importance of this.
- Ability to work under own initiative without direct supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team with a professional approach towards work and colleagues
Desirable
- IT skills - Maintain personal Record and general information data entry, text processing.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Specific requirements:
Essential
- Understanding of Equal Opportunities
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
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).
