Job summary
- As a Senior Dental Nurse for HCT the post holder will be required to hold the dental nurse qualification for a min of 5 years plus an additional post qualification in either Radiography,Oral Health or IV.
- You will be expected to have some knowledge of line managment/leadership skills and show evidence of this during the interview .
- You will be required to work closely with the team leaders to ensure the smooth running of the dental clinic.
- You will be required to carry out additional management duties to support the service and team.
Assist in all routine dental nursing roles to support the clinics
Main duties of the job
Train, guide and supervise dental nurses where appropriate
Undertake the day to day management task in the team including
Planning and executing meetings
Working to deadlines without excuses
Oversee Induction
Implement Learning and development and training.
Appraisals
Disciplinary and performance issues
Facilitate the development of positive working relationships with staff.
Work collaboratively with Dental Officers and the dental team to ensure the delivery ofquality patient care.
The post holder will work closely with other SDNs and SDOs and liaise with the Senior Nurse Team Leaders.Work collaboratively and co-operate with other clinics within the Special Care Dental service to meet the needs of patients
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS TrustYou'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staffWe put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and agesWe don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You will find working for Hertfordshire Special care dental service within HCT a great place to work with many benefits.
- Here for you and wellbeing service
- Paid holiday entitlement
- Study leave where appropriate
- A/L entitlement
- All mandatory training provided
- Travel expenses
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Alongside all routine dental nursing , the post holder will aslo be expected to;
- Liaise with the dental nurse team leaders to provide timetables support
- The post holder will be required to work closely with Dental officers (and therapists as applicable) providing high quality dental care for a wide variety of special care patients.
- The postholder will work closely with other SDNs and SDOs and liaise with the Senior Nurse Team Leaders.
- Work collaboratively and co-operate with other clinics within the Special Care Dental service to meet the needs of patients and service
- The post holder will be expected to take an active role in planning and executing meetings
- Present powerpoint presentations to the dental service or wider auidience where required
- Oversee Induction with new starters
- Carry out Disciplinary and perfomerance issues with the support of team leaders
- Ensure that all policy and procedures within the Trust and Special Care Dental Service are followed by yourself and the team.
- Complete and carry out Audits where required and feedback results.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Alongside all routine dental nursing , the post holder will aslo be expected to;
- Liaise with the dental nurse team leaders to provide timetables support
- The post holder will be required to work closely with Dental officers (and therapists as applicable) providing high quality dental care for a wide variety of special care patients.
- The postholder will work closely with other SDNs and SDOs and liaise with the Senior Nurse Team Leaders.
- Work collaboratively and co-operate with other clinics within the Special Care Dental service to meet the needs of patients and service
- The post holder will be expected to take an active role in planning and executing meetings
- Present powerpoint presentations to the dental service or wider auidience where required
- Oversee Induction with new starters
- Carry out Disciplinary and perfomerance issues with the support of team leaders
- Ensure that all policy and procedures within the Trust and Special Care Dental Service are followed by yourself and the team.
- Complete and carry out Audits where required and feedback results.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Dental Nursing qualifictation for at least 5 years
- Dental Nursing Post qualification in Radiography,Oral health or IV
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence
- Have access to a car to use for business purposes
Desirable
- Experience in Leadership/line management
- Evidence of organisational skills and working to deadlines
- Evidence of IT skills
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Dental Nursing qualifictation for at least 5 years
- Dental Nursing Post qualification in Radiography,Oral health or IV
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence
- Have access to a car to use for business purposes
Desirable
- Experience in Leadership/line management
- Evidence of organisational skills and working to deadlines
- Evidence of IT skills
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.
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
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
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
Dental Department
Cheshunt Community Hospital /Letchworth Health centre
Cheshunt and Letchworth
EN8 8XN
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
