Dental Nurse

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will be required to fulfil a comprehensive range of dental nursing duties within Community Dental Services (CDS). CDS appointed nurses will be based at a CDS clinic but may be required to work at other CDS locations within the service. There may be some cross over dental nurse cover between clinics when necessary to maintain efficient services.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Dental Nurse to join the Community Dental Service in Morecambe. The vacancy is part time on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only.

Main duties of the job

We provide special care and access dentistry in settings across Lancaster and Morecambe.

The post holder will be required to fulfil a comprehensive range of dental nursing duties within Community Dental Services (CDS). CDS appointed nurses will be based at a CDS clinic but may be required to work at other CDS locations within the service. There may be some cross over dental nurse cover between clinics when necessary to maintain efficient services.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Date posted

01 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

382-FICC380-23

Job locations

Queen Victoria Centre

Thornton Road

Morecambe

LA4 5NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

The key responsibility of the post holder will be to provide high quality dental nursing support to community dentists. The role includes decontamination, reception and other clinical duties. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a caring approach to patients, be well organised and flexible in their approach to work and have the ability to work as part of a team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The key responsibility of the post holder will be to provide high quality dental nursing support to community dentists. The role includes decontamination, reception and other clinical duties. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a caring approach to patients, be well organised and flexible in their approach to work and have the ability to work as part of a team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSEs with grade C and above in English and Maths, or equivalent qualification
  • National Certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ Level 3 Dental Nursing qualification
  • Valid GDC registration

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

  • Duties and responsibilities of a Registered Dental Nurse
  • Knowledge of legislation related to Infection Control and Decontamination.
  • Awareness of Risk Assessment and Health and Safety Policies
  • Awareness of safeguarding issues
  • Awareness of Data Protection and Information Governance
  • Knowledge of range of NHS Community dental services
  • Up to date with legislation and current procedures relating to dentistry/Clinical Governance

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience of working as a dental nurse
  • Experience of working in a Community Dental Service and/or General Dental Practice

Skills and Qualities

Essential

  • Effective communication with patients, the Dental Team and other health professionals
  • Good organizational and planning skills to ensure effective provision of service
  • High degree of manual dexterity, co-ordination and awareness of the use and maintenance of specialized equipment
  • Commitment to a high standard of patient care
  • Acceptance of responsibility and accountability for own work
  • Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
  • Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
  • Ability to work as an effective member of a team
  • Excellent computer skills using packages such as SOEL Health, Sidexis, Microsoft packages
  • Good time management
  • Willingness to engage in CPD and regular updating and extension of skills

Physical Factors

Essential

  • Good general health
  • Ability to withstand stressful situations/environments
  • Ability to adjust to change
  • Ability to travel between dental sites in a timely manner
  • Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSEs with grade C and above in English and Maths, or equivalent qualification
  • National Certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ Level 3 Dental Nursing qualification
  • Valid GDC registration

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

  • Duties and responsibilities of a Registered Dental Nurse
  • Knowledge of legislation related to Infection Control and Decontamination.
  • Awareness of Risk Assessment and Health and Safety Policies
  • Awareness of safeguarding issues
  • Awareness of Data Protection and Information Governance
  • Knowledge of range of NHS Community dental services
  • Up to date with legislation and current procedures relating to dentistry/Clinical Governance

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience of working as a dental nurse
  • Experience of working in a Community Dental Service and/or General Dental Practice

Skills and Qualities

Essential

  • Effective communication with patients, the Dental Team and other health professionals
  • Good organizational and planning skills to ensure effective provision of service
  • High degree of manual dexterity, co-ordination and awareness of the use and maintenance of specialized equipment
  • Commitment to a high standard of patient care
  • Acceptance of responsibility and accountability for own work
  • Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
  • Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
  • Ability to work as an effective member of a team
  • Excellent computer skills using packages such as SOEL Health, Sidexis, Microsoft packages
  • Good time management
  • Willingness to engage in CPD and regular updating and extension of skills

Physical Factors

Essential

  • Good general health
  • Ability to withstand stressful situations/environments
  • Ability to adjust to change
  • Ability to travel between dental sites in a timely manner
  • Flexibility to meet the needs of the service

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).

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.

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).

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Centre

Thornton Road

Morecambe

LA4 5NN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Centre

Thornton Road

Morecambe

LA4 5NN


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Dental Coordinator

Heather Woodburn

heather.woodburn@nhs.net

01524406722

Date posted

01 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

382-FICC380-23

Job locations

Queen Victoria Centre

Thornton Road

Morecambe

LA4 5NN


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