Job summary
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic registered dental nurse to join our Community Dental Service, part of the Specialised Dental Service of Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust.
The Specialised Dental Service provides both Community Dental Services and PDS services at several sites across the Wirral area and may include treatment on a domiciliary basis
Many patients have complex needs and may be referred to the service for one-off courses of treatment or may be cared for on an on-going basis within the service.
The role may include provision of support to, and supervision of dental professionals in training. Previous experience in this field is advantageous.
You should be confident, be able to work under pressure and have the ability to communicate with staff at all levels throughout the organisation.
Candidates must hold a recognised dental nurse qualification and be registered with the GDC. This should be confirmed in your application.
Main duties of the job
- To provide support to dentists delivering general dentistry, adult and paediatric special care dentistry and paediatric exodontia services , including the use of inhalation and intravenous sedation and general anaesthetic.
- To ensure that the service delivery within the Specialised Dental Services is in line with National and Local guidance
- To provide training and support for dental professions in training where required, including undergraduate dental professionals and dentists in foundation training , dental core training and Specialist training.
- This list is not exhaustive
About us
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas.
As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies, at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide support to dentists delivering general dentistry, adult and paediatric special care dentistry and paediatric exodontia services , including the use of inhalation and intravenous sedation and general anaesthetic.
- To ensure that the service delivery within the Specialised Dental Services is in line with National and Local guidance
- To provide training and support for dental professions in training where required, including undergraduate dental professionals and dentists in foundation training , dental core training and Specialist training.
- This list is not exhaustive - full details of role are outlined in the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide support to dentists delivering general dentistry, adult and paediatric special care dentistry and paediatric exodontia services , including the use of inhalation and intravenous sedation and general anaesthetic.
- To ensure that the service delivery within the Specialised Dental Services is in line with National and Local guidance
- To provide training and support for dental professions in training where required, including undergraduate dental professionals and dentists in foundation training , dental core training and Specialist training.
- This list is not exhaustive - full details of role are outlined in the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
- Qualified Dental Nurse registered with the General Dental Council
Desirable
- Holds a relevant Post-certificate Dental Nursing Qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a dental surgery
- Understanding of decontamination processes
Desirable
- Experience of working within a variety of patient groups
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Able to learn quickly and use new skills
- Able to work efficiently without supervision
- Possess a reasonable level of literacy and numeracy
- Able to work well as part of a Team
- Be flexible and adaptable to the changing demands of the service
- Work across multiple sites as required by the needs of the service
- Able to use dental computer system following training
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Understanding the importance of staff development and training
- Understanding the visions and values of the Wirral Specialised Dental Service
Desirable
- Hold a full driving licence and have access to a car
Personal qualities
Essential
- Sympathetic to patients needs
- Shows empathy and caring nature
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
- Qualified Dental Nurse registered with the General Dental Council
Desirable
- Holds a relevant Post-certificate Dental Nursing Qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a dental surgery
- Understanding of decontamination processes
Desirable
- Experience of working within a variety of patient groups
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Able to learn quickly and use new skills
- Able to work efficiently without supervision
- Possess a reasonable level of literacy and numeracy
- Able to work well as part of a Team
- Be flexible and adaptable to the changing demands of the service
- Work across multiple sites as required by the needs of the service
- Able to use dental computer system following training
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Understanding the importance of staff development and training
- Understanding the visions and values of the Wirral Specialised Dental Service
Desirable
- Hold a full driving licence and have access to a car
Personal qualities
Essential
- Sympathetic to patients needs
- Shows empathy and caring nature
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication 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.
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).
