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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Dental Nurse

The closing date is 28 May 2025

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Job summary

Bank Dental Nurse

Department: Maxillofacial and Orthodontics

Band 4 £26,530-£29,114 per annum pro rata

Hours: when required

We are seeking to recruit Bank Dental nurses to work within our busy Outpatient Department as and when required. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a progressive and developing environment.

If you are a motivated Dental Nurse and you possess a Dental Radiography Certificate and wish to gain or expand your experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics, please contact Melinda Berry on 01908 995298 for further details and to arrange an informal visit.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide and maintain a high standard of chair side dental nursing care, for Oral / Maxillofacial Surgery, and Orthodontic clinics.
  • To ensure that the best possible Dental Nursing Care is delivered to patients including those with complex medical, physical and emotional needs.
  • Ensure the delivery of high quality professional care throughout the department.
  • Represent the department in a professional manner at all times.
  • Ensure all lines of communication are identified and used effectively

About us

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

  • Free on-site parking
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Great flexible working opportunities
  • Generous annual leave and pension scheme
  • On site nursery (chargeable)
  • Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Details

Date posted

14 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

430-SUR1155A-D

Job locations

Orthodontics (Dept)

Milton Keynes Hospital

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

  • National Certificate in Dental Nursing (NEBDN) Or equivalent
  • GDC registered
  • Good level of literacy & numeracy

Experience

Essential

  • Dental Nursing Experience

Desirable

  • Maxillofacial Nursing
  • Orthodontic Nursing
  • NHS experience

Skills

Essential

  • Effective Team Member
  • Ability to use initiative
  • High level of interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Sympathetic and caring

Personal and people development

Essential

  • Evidence of CPD
  • Evidence of appraisal
  • Able to work well under pressure adapting as needed
  • Flexible in approach to service delivery

Communication

Essential

  • Good IT skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Specific requirements

Essential

  • Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

  • National Certificate in Dental Nursing (NEBDN) Or equivalent
  • GDC registered
  • Good level of literacy & numeracy

Experience

Essential

  • Dental Nursing Experience

Desirable

  • Maxillofacial Nursing
  • Orthodontic Nursing
  • NHS experience

Skills

Essential

  • Effective Team Member
  • Ability to use initiative
  • High level of interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Sympathetic and caring

Personal and people development

Essential

  • Evidence of CPD
  • Evidence of appraisal
  • Able to work well under pressure adapting as needed
  • Flexible in approach to service delivery

Communication

Essential

  • Good IT skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Specific requirements

Essential

  • Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orthodontics (Dept)

Milton Keynes Hospital

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orthodontics (Dept)

Milton Keynes Hospital

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Dental Nurse Team Manager

Melinda Berry

melinda.berry@mkuh.nhs.uk

01908995298

Details

Date posted

14 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

430-SUR1155A-D

Job locations

Orthodontics (Dept)

Milton Keynes Hospital

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


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