Job summary
Band 4 Registered Dental Nurse
As the Maxillofacial Team expand and grow the service, an exciting opportunity has arisen at Maxillofacial Unit at Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham. We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic and self-motivated qualified GDC registered Dental Nurses, with at least one-year's post qualification experience to join our busy and dynamic team.You will work as part of a wide-ranging multidisciplinary team that encompasses orthodontics, restorative dentistry and oral/maxillofacial surgery. This includes a nursing team, which contains registered dental nurses, registered staff nurses, clinical support workers and nursing health care assistants.
Although presently the majority of our workload involves working at Castle Hill Hospital, some travelling may be required as occasionally trauma clinics held at Hull Royal Infirmary in Hull.
Main duties of the job
It is essential that the candidate have the motivation and enthusiasm to learn new skills in this specialized environment. It is important that the candidate show an understanding of all aspects of the different specialties (i.e. orthodontics, restorative & minor oral surgery).
This is an ideal opportunity to develop and expand your knowledge and skills in a highly dynamic setting.
We can offer
- Training and support
- Friendly and supportive environment
- Flexible working
- To participate in standard setting
If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date you should presume that you have not been shortlisted.
For an informal visit please contact Senior Sister Lisa Harper or Senior Dental Nurse Kerry Billany on 01482 468318
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
- Registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional
- Hold one or more of the following post registration qualifications: oNEBDN certificate in Oral Health oNEBDN certificate in Orthodontic Nursing oNEBDN certificate in Dental radiography
Desirable
- Fluoride varnish application certificate
Knowledge and Expericence
Essential
- post qualification chair side experience , demonstrating knowledge of dental treatments, procedures and the referral process
Desirable
- Experience of assisting with provision of care under general and local anaesthesia
- o Experience of assisting with provision of care for patients undergoing Orthodontic treatment
- Experience of assisting with provision of care for patients undergoing Restorative treatment
Skill and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Competent in basic MS Office and IT applications
- Ability to deal with patients' needs in an caring and sensitive manner
- To be efficient and accurate in record keeping
Desirable
- Enhanced IT skills with the ability to roster and block clinics
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Enthusiasm, drive and commitment
- Ability to maintain good relationships with colleagues within the various teams
- Able to travel in order to meet service needs
Desirable
- Ability to diffuse confrontational situations and de-escalation
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
- Registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional
- Hold one or more of the following post registration qualifications: oNEBDN certificate in Oral Health oNEBDN certificate in Orthodontic Nursing oNEBDN certificate in Dental radiography
Desirable
- Fluoride varnish application certificate
Knowledge and Expericence
Essential
- post qualification chair side experience , demonstrating knowledge of dental treatments, procedures and the referral process
Desirable
- Experience of assisting with provision of care under general and local anaesthesia
- o Experience of assisting with provision of care for patients undergoing Orthodontic treatment
- Experience of assisting with provision of care for patients undergoing Restorative treatment
Skill and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Competent in basic MS Office and IT applications
- Ability to deal with patients' needs in an caring and sensitive manner
- To be efficient and accurate in record keeping
Desirable
- Enhanced IT skills with the ability to roster and block clinics
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Enthusiasm, drive and commitment
- Ability to maintain good relationships with colleagues within the various teams
- Able to travel in order to meet service needs
Desirable
- Ability to diffuse confrontational situations and de-escalation
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).
