Job summary
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 registered dental nurses supporting the delivery of care within the Community Dental Service.
The department provides a range of specialist treatment and assessment for patients on a Monday to Friday basis. Clinical activity includes a range of multidisciplinary clinics and General Anaesthetic based service.
- Interview date: Friday 1st March 2024
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes / week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
- As a Registered Dental Nurse you should have a broad range of dental nursing experience which would ideally include working within special care dentistry. Applicants should be able to manage an unpredictable workload whilst remaining calm and supportive to both patients and clinical staff.
- The post holder is expected to have an in-depth knowledge of cross infection procedures as well as good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. A professional, yet sympathetic approach to patients is also required and must be able to work as part of a team or independently and have knowledge of health and safety procedures.
- Post qualification supervisory experience would be an advantage.
- The post holder will be expected to travel to all Community sites in the City therefore access to car is desired.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, we have around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To directly manage the dental nursing team in the designated areas in doing so ensure the efficient and effective provision of dental nursing support to practising clinical staff.
To directly manage the dental nursing team in the designated areas in doing so ensure the efficient and effective provision of dental nursing support to practising clinical staff.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, 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.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To directly manage the dental nursing team in the designated areas in doing so ensure the efficient and effective provision of dental nursing support to practising clinical staff.
To directly manage the dental nursing team in the designated areas in doing so ensure the efficient and effective provision of dental nursing support to practising clinical staff.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, 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.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- National Certificate of Dental Nursing or NVQ in Oral Health Care
- Post Certificate Qualification e.g. conscious sedation
- Registration with the General Dental Council (GDC)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of all dental procedures
- Supervisory experience
- Post qualification experience
Desirable
- Management skills
- A knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- National Certificate of Dental Nursing or NVQ in Oral Health Care
- Post Certificate Qualification e.g. conscious sedation
- Registration with the General Dental Council (GDC)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of all dental procedures
- Supervisory experience
- Post qualification experience
Desirable
- Management skills
- A knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
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
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).
