Qualified Dental Nurse
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Job summary
We are looking for flexible and motivated Dental Nurses to join our busy Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Team for 9 month Maternity cover. The post will be based in the Head and Neck Outpatients Department at University of Derby and Burton Hospital (UHDB) this will be based at the Royal Derby Hospital site but cross site working maybe expected at times.
This post is available to a Dental Nurse who is registered with the General Dental Council. Orthodontic experience is highly desirable but not essential as training will be given.
You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, be committed to delivering a high quality of care and be able to work as part of a team. The ability to prioritise your workload and liaise confidentially with staff from all disciplines is essential.
Main duties of the job
- Working with the departments Multi disciplinary team
- Working along side orthodontic Consultants, Registrars and Orthodontic therapists during consultations and treatments
- Assisting in Minor operations sessions
- Assisting in clinic sessions including Maxillofacial, Oncology Restorative, Cleft lip and palate and orthognathic.
Closing date of applications: 24th March 2024
Interview date: 03rd April 2024
If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Details
Date posted
18 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 to £27,596 a year pro rata pa
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
320-SURG-0970
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer's website
https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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