Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, proactive registered dental nurses to join our busy maxillofacial and orthodontic department.
Previous experience in this field would be preferable.
We are able to offer excellent on site training and development, whilst enjoying a varied and valued role. You will have the opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team that includes Consultants, Doctors, RGN's and specialist nurses. We provide a service to our patients that include oral surgery, orthodontics, consultation clinics and emergency trauma.
Main duties of the job
Your duties will include:
. To manage clinics without supervision
. To assist with the daily organizing of maxillofacial and orthodontic clinics
. Chairside working minor oral surgery
. Chairside working with the orthodontist
. Adhering to departmental infection control protocols
. Ensuring stock levels are maintained in clinics and reporting to Matron or Lead dental nurse when levels are low
. Liaising with radiology, pathology, medical records and secretaries as required
. Supporting patients as necessary
. You will be required to work cross site at EDGH and Conquest hospital.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- National Certificate in Dental Nursing, equivalent to NVQ3.
- Must hold current GDC registration
Desirable
- Orthodontic Dental Nurse Certificate
- Oral Health Education Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Two years previous chairside experience
- Proven track record within a Dental Practice
- Minimum six months post-registration
Desirable
- Experience within Orthodontic practice setting will be an advantage
Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of basic dental procedures
- Infection control and decontamination procedures
- Effective interpersonal/communication skills for wide range of individual needs and behaviour.
- Ability to use initiative and prioritise and organise own and other's workload, without direct supervision
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Additional skills & knowledge appropriate to speciality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- National Certificate in Dental Nursing, equivalent to NVQ3.
- Must hold current GDC registration
Desirable
- Orthodontic Dental Nurse Certificate
- Oral Health Education Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Two years previous chairside experience
- Proven track record within a Dental Practice
- Minimum six months post-registration
Desirable
- Experience within Orthodontic practice setting will be an advantage
Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of basic dental procedures
- Infection control and decontamination procedures
- Effective interpersonal/communication skills for wide range of individual needs and behaviour.
- Ability to use initiative and prioritise and organise own and other's workload, without direct supervision
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Additional skills & knowledge appropriate to speciality
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).
