Statutory Registered Band 4 Dental Nurse

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Registered Dental Nurse - Band 4

Princess Alexandra Wing, Oral Services/Maxillo Facial Department, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics and Restorative Specialties

To support service expansion and development Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Oral Services has a vacancy for a part-time Registered Dental Nurse to work in our dedicated Princess Alexandra Dental Wing.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be supported by Principal Nurses and the multidisciplinary team to undertake all relevant forms of dental nursing care and patient management; and be expected to act in an accountable manner, adhering to relevant codes of conduct and policies.

This interesting and varied role involves a range of clinical and administrative duties.

We are looking for a flexible, motivated and enthusiastic qualified dental nurse to provide a high quality service to patients. The successful candidate will be well presented, demonstrate good communication skills and a 'can do' attitude. Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills are also essential.

About us

Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames.We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.

We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.

Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits

The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance.-Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 - Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year.-HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.

Trust Values

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:

- Caring- Safe - Responsible - Value Each Other

Date posted

06 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,460 to £31,909 a year pa. Inclusive of HCAS (Outer) pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-5597161-MA-PB-Y

Job locations

Princess Alexandra Wing, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document and person specification which contains more information about the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document and person specification which contains more information about the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Statutory Registered Dental Nurse

Desirable

Further post registration education/training

Experience

Essential

3 years relevant clinical experience
Evidence of reflective practice which demonstrates the link between theory and practice

Skills

Essential

-Ability to empathise with patient and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity
Effective written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge

Essential

Able to demonstrate knowledge of own professional code of conduct and guidance issued by your professional body and that you adhere to these
Able to articulate how the Trust's vision, values and strategic objectives apply to the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Statutory Registered Dental Nurse

Desirable

Further post registration education/training

Experience

Essential

3 years relevant clinical experience
Evidence of reflective practice which demonstrates the link between theory and practice

Skills

Essential

-Ability to empathise with patient and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity
Effective written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge

Essential

Able to demonstrate knowledge of own professional code of conduct and guidance issued by your professional body and that you adhere to these
Able to articulate how the Trust's vision, values and strategic objectives apply to the role

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.