Job summary
Are you a qualified Dental Nurse looking for a new challenge?
Are you naturally an empathetic person who strives to put patients at ease and thrives working in a more compassionate environment?
Here at Berkshire Healthcare we do things a little differently due to the nature of the patients we see and are looking for a likeminded professional to join our enthusiastic team. You will be working with a variety of patients withadditionalneeds including children, people with learning and physical disabilities and the elderly so you will require an understanding nature and need to be a strong communicator.
You will have longer appointment times and will even have patients that come in to familiarise themselves with a new environment.
The role is based at Skimped HillDental Clinicin Bracknellbut you will also need to have flexibility to work at other clinics across Berkshire and in the domiciliary setting (as required). The service also runs theatre lists at Royal Berkshire & Wexham Park Hospital's.
There are excellent opportunities for gaining experience in treating patients under sedation and general anaesthetic and the service are keen to support staff development in any areas relating to dental nursing.
Main duties of the job
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare
- Registered with the General Dental Council
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Portfolio of evidence of CPD
Previous Experience
Essential
- To have worked as part of a dental team, e.g. general practice, hospital, other PDS / CDS providing chair side duties
Desirable
- Experience of managing a dental clinic including decontamination, health and safety, management of the clinic diary and ordering consumables
- Other experiences relevant to CDS such as working with the elderly, children and patients with special needs
- Experience in working in secure establishments
- Experience in assisting clinicians when treating patients under sedation and/or general anaesthesia
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Understand principles of confidentiality
- Organisational skills and initiative
- Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
- Excellent computer skills including experience with dental software
- Ability to deal with emotional and distressing situations
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Current UK driving license
- Use of car for travel between clinics
- Ability to work outside normal working hours (8.30 - 17.00) given sufficient notice
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare
- Registered with the General Dental Council
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Portfolio of evidence of CPD
Previous Experience
Essential
- To have worked as part of a dental team, e.g. general practice, hospital, other PDS / CDS providing chair side duties
Desirable
- Experience of managing a dental clinic including decontamination, health and safety, management of the clinic diary and ordering consumables
- Other experiences relevant to CDS such as working with the elderly, children and patients with special needs
- Experience in working in secure establishments
- Experience in assisting clinicians when treating patients under sedation and/or general anaesthesia
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Understand principles of confidentiality
- Organisational skills and initiative
- Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
- Excellent computer skills including experience with dental software
- Ability to deal with emotional and distressing situations
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Current UK driving license
- Use of car for travel between clinics
- Ability to work outside normal working hours (8.30 - 17.00) given sufficient notice
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).
Additional information
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).
