Registered Dental Nurse

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

Band 4 Bank Registered Dental Nurses

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 candidates have the motivation and enthusiasm to learn new skills in this specialized environment. It is important that the candidates 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.

Date posted

08 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

356-25-6851033

Job locations

Maxillofacial Unit

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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

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

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

Skills 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.
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

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

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

Skills 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.

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.

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.

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

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Maxillofacial Unit

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Maxillofacial Unit

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ


Employer's website

https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Lisa Harper

lisa.harper7@nhs.net

01482468318

Date posted

08 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

356-25-6851033

Job locations

Maxillofacial Unit

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ


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