Job summary
We are recruiting for a Specialist Dental Nurse who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible Specialist Dental Nurse to join our hardworking and friendly team to cover cross site Lister and New QE2 Hospital.
Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!
Main duties of the job
To participate as a member of the dental nursing team in providing a high standard of research-based patient care. To provide support to the team of staff working in the area to deliver a quality service that is linked to a high standard of patient care.
It is anticipated that the responsibilities outlined in this job description will be achieved with the appropriate ongoing support and development associated with annual appraisal and within the GDC guidelines.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
- The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
- New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
- Hertford County, Hertford
- Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience post registration working as a Dental Nurse
Desirable
- Experience in Oral Surgery and Orthodontics
- Experience in restorative dentistry
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills both written and oral
- Ability to work within the team
- Good interpersonal skills, ability to deliver pre and post operative advice
- To assist with surgical procedures without supervision.
- Sound organisational skill
- Good computer literacy Flexibility
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge in specialist areas of dental nursing, oral surgery and orthodontics, including equipment
- Knowledge of all universal and GDC policies in infection control
Desirable
- Knowledge of expected activities within the department.
- Resource management awareness
- Experience of change
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel easily between trust sites
- Flexible working pattern - Monday to Friday and Saturdays when required
Desirable
- Awareness of the needs of children and adults with learning disabilities
- Able to support medically compromised and terminally ill patients and their relatives
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Registered Dental Nurse
- Up to date skills in Oral Surgery and Orthodontics
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Post certificate qualification in Orthodontics or Dental Radiography
- Oral Health Education
Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience post registration working as a Dental Nurse
Desirable
- Experience in Oral Surgery and Orthodontics
- Experience in restorative dentistry
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills both written and oral
- Ability to work within the team
- Good interpersonal skills, ability to deliver pre and post operative advice
- To assist with surgical procedures without supervision.
- Sound organisational skill
- Good computer literacy Flexibility
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge in specialist areas of dental nursing, oral surgery and orthodontics, including equipment
- Knowledge of all universal and GDC policies in infection control
Desirable
- Knowledge of expected activities within the department.
- Resource management awareness
- Experience of change
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel easily between trust sites
- Flexible working pattern - Monday to Friday and Saturdays when required
Desirable
- Awareness of the needs of children and adults with learning disabilities
- Able to support medically compromised and terminally ill patients and their relatives
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Registered Dental Nurse
- Up to date skills in Oral Surgery and Orthodontics
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Post certificate qualification in Orthodontics or Dental Radiography
- Oral Health Education
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).
