Dental nurse Orthodontic Department Southend

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Dental Nurse with Orthodontic experience to work in the Orthodontic Department at Southend Hospital, working in a dedicated unit delivering patient care. You will work as part of a team of nurses, clinicians, technicians and supporting staff in a Dental/Orthodontic clinical setting.

You will assist with all clinical Orthodontic procedures/ pre and post operative information and instructions for patient care and treatment.

You will assist and support Orthodontic practioners with Orthodontic chairside procedures/ treatments, providing pre and post operative advice to patients and their carers.

You will prepare instruments / materials/equipment related to Orthodontic treatment.

Main duties of the job

Practice good leadership skills by ensuring colleagues and patients are communicated with in an effective, equitable, and clear manner.

Meet and greet patients and their family/carers in a courteous and professional manner.

Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) regarding all aspects of care, demonstrating a range of communication skills appropriate to the needs of the patient and the clinical setting.

Ensure communication is used effectively in the interests of patient care, observing appropriate confidentiality with regard to patient or sensitive information.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

11 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 a year Band 4 salary level dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-SUR-SO-0117-A

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell chase

Southend on sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

GDC registered Dental nurse/Orthodontic experience

Essential

at least 1 year post Dental nurse qualification experience

gdc registered dental nurse/ orthodontic experience

Essential

at least 1 year post Dental nurse qualification experience

Person Specification

GDC registered Dental nurse/Orthodontic experience

Essential

at least 1 year post Dental nurse qualification experience

gdc registered dental nurse/ orthodontic experience

Essential

at least 1 year post Dental nurse qualification experience

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).