Job summary
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 24 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Band 4 Registered Dental Nurse in our Head and Neck Outpatient department. The post will be based at York Hospital but will involve cross site working.
We care for a variety of patients within our clinics, including Orthodontics, Minor Oral Surgery (dental and skin), Oncology, Oral Health, Maxillofacial clinics and Restorative Dentistry.
The Dental Nurses cover clinics Monday to Friday 08:30 - 18:00. The role will involve cross site working at Scarborough and Selby.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
You will need excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. Experience in Orthodontics, Oral surgery and Restorative Surgical procedures is desirable for this post.
You will be required to work within the Trust procedures and policies and the post will be subject to cross site working, therefore flexibility is essential. We take great pride in working towards providing an excellent patient and staff experience and are looking for well-motivated, enthusiastic and innovative Dental Nurses to join our friendly, successful team.
Are you passionate about putting patients at the centre of everything you do, providing excellent patient care? Then we look forward to hearing from you.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Dental Nurse (NVQ Level III or equivalent training)
Desirable
- Oral Health Education Certificate or relevant experience.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 month
Desirable
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dental treatment
Desirable
- Experience of supporting /assisting outpatient surgical procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Dental Nurse (NVQ Level III or equivalent training)
Desirable
- Oral Health Education Certificate or relevant experience.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 month
Desirable
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dental treatment
Desirable
- Experience of supporting /assisting outpatient surgical procedures
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
