Specialist Dental Nurse

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (379)

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self motivated, NEBDN or NVQ Level 3 qualified, GDC registered Specialist Dental Nurse to work within both the Maxillofacial Department and Restorative Dentistry Department.

You will need to have a keen interest in Maxillofacial and Restorative Dentistry specialities as well as being team focused, with excellent communication skills and commitment to patient care.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK GDC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require Tier 2 sponsorship please apply for our Internationally Qualified Nurse Advert.Previous candidates who have been interviewed for the same role in the same department should not apply.

Main duties of the job

To work within the GDC Code of Conduct at all times and adhere to health and safety legislation.
To be responsible for the professional and operational delivery of high quality clinical care standards ensuring that patients are always treated with dignity and respect.
Through being a role model create a culture which motivates, enthuses and empowers others to give their very best and challenges behaviours which fall short of those expected.
Identifies incidences of concern to either patients or staff and deals effectively with the consequences, completing appropriate documentation (for example Datix).
Act as an advocate for the patient/client ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services.
Ensure that all materials required are available and ordering is undertaken with sufficient notice. This includes liaison with supply companies.
To be responsible for stock control and ordering, ensuring all the necessary equipment is always to hand.
Act as a resource, supporting and motivating staff members.
Assist other clinical areas of the Trust if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand.

About us

Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better neverstops

AtUHSussexwe're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First.Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role atUHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need itbecausewe know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us:As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosingUHSussexyou are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that youdo.

Date posted

09 December 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

379-4858353-DEC22

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital & Princess Royal Hospital

Brighton and Haywards Heath

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To work within the GDC Code of Conduct at all times and adhere to health and safety legislation.2. To be responsible for the professional and operational delivery of high quality clinical care standards ensuring that patients are always treated with dignity and respect.3. Through being a role model create a culture which motivates, enthuses and empowers others to give their very best and challenges behaviours which fall short of those expected.4. Identifies incidences of concern to either patients or staff and deals effectively with the consequences, completing appropriate documentation (for example Datix).5. Act as an advocate for the patient/client ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services.6. Ensure that all materials required are available and ordering is undertaken with sufficient notice. This includes liaison with supply companies.7. To be responsible for stock control and ordering, ensuring all the necessary equipment is always to hand.8. Act as a resource, supporting and motivating staff members.9. Assist other clinical areas of the Trust if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

National Examination Board of Dental Nurses Qualification or NVQ Level 3
GDC Registration

Desirable

Teaching Qualification
Radiography Qualification

Experience

Desirable

Experience in Restorative Dentistry
Experience in Maxillofacial

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

National Examination Board of Dental Nurses Qualification or NVQ Level 3
GDC Registration

Desirable

Teaching Qualification
Radiography Qualification

Experience

Desirable

Experience in Restorative Dentistry
Experience in Maxillofacial

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).