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 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.
Main duties of the job
We are currently recruiting a number of qualified dental nurses across the Eastman Dental Hospital in the following specialities:-
o Floor 4 -Dental treatment (Restorative, Endodontics & Adult special care)o Floor 3- Dental treatment adults and young people (Periodontology, The School of Hygiene and Therapy & Orthodontics)o Floor 2- Paediatric Dentistryo Floor 1 -New Patient Zoneo 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.
The recruitment process involves the following stages:-
? Application through NHS jobs? Numeracy and Literacy assessment? Interview
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
At UCLH, we have a real One Team ethos, and our values safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
At UCLH, we have a real One Team ethos, and our values safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
- General Dental Council registration
Desirable
- Post Qualification Certificate
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in the specialty
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Maintain accurate patient's files/X-rays 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
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of Equal Opportunities
- Understanding of confidentiality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
- General Dental Council registration
Desirable
- Post Qualification Certificate
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in the specialty
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Maintain accurate patient's files/X-rays 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
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of Equal Opportunities
- Understanding of confidentiality
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals (UCLH)
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
