Dental Nurse

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

Shropshire Community Dental Service have an exciting opportunity for a Dental Nurse to join our team for Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin.

The purpose of the role is to provide a high-quality clinical support to both dentist (or dental therapist) and patients along with preparation of the surgery and layout of instruments and equipment for all dental procedures;Maintaining a high standard of infection control.

Assisting at chair-side during all dental procedures and pre and post operative care of patients, e.g general anaesthesia and sedation instructions. Take an active part in Dental Nurse led information and advice line (DAL) to patients, wider communities, partners and stakeholders of Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin.

This serviceoperates from 8am to 5pm and 6pm to 9pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the treatment of e.g. dental emergencies, patients experiencing dental access difficulties and patients with special needs.
Meet the needs of the patients by monitoring, supporting, and reassuring according to their specific needs, providing appropriate advice when required. This may include recognising and interpreting behaviours, especially those associated with anxious patients.
Review the appointment diary at the start of each planned procedure and ensure the appropriate instrument, equipment and associated laboratory work are selected.
Ensure patient records and relevant documentation is available.
Support the measurement of nursing outcomes through audit and implement research-based practice.
Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in the patient's condition and safety.
To create and maintain appropriate electronic recording systems using Microsoft N365 and electronic patient record keeping software.
Provide Oral Health Education to patients and prepare information on Oral Health promotion, working within the boundaries of the GDC Scope of practice.
To monitor and maintain stock levels.
To assist in the treatment of patients under conscious sedation and general anaesthesia, following appropriate training and supervision programme.
To take dental radiographs when directed, if qualified to do so.
To provide advice to patients calling the Dental Information and Advice line; in relation to urgent and routine dental care.

About us

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.

Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.

Date posted

22 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

825-6117651-OPS

Job locations

Shrewsbury Community Dental Centre & Dawley Community Dental Centre

71 Castle Foregate

Shrewsbury

SY1 2EJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Post Dental Nurse qualification experience.
Experience of triaging dental emergencies and delivering associated advice.
Experience in handling sensitive situations.

Training and qualifications

Essential

Dental Nurse Registration with GDC.
Level 3 Dental Nurse qualification or equivalent.
Evidence of continued professional development.
Dental Radiography post certification: (or willingness to work towards within 18 months of taking up post).

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

High level of Dental Nurse expertise.
IT skills - including N365 and dental software.
Dental specific patient management software.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Post Dental Nurse qualification experience.
Experience of triaging dental emergencies and delivering associated advice.
Experience in handling sensitive situations.

Training and qualifications

Essential

Dental Nurse Registration with GDC.
Level 3 Dental Nurse qualification or equivalent.
Evidence of continued professional development.
Dental Radiography post certification: (or willingness to work towards within 18 months of taking up post).

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

High level of Dental Nurse expertise.
IT skills - including N365 and dental software.
Dental specific patient management software.

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).