Job summary
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Part time Band 4 Dental Nurse in Community Dental Services.
We are seeking to appoint someone who is passionate about delivering a high-quality standard of care to our patients.
The range of services includes Sedation, Special Care Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry, Domiciliary care, Bariatric and Dental Mobile service (Homeless/Medium secure unit).
You will need to be able to work in a very busy environment whilst remaining calm and be able to demonstrate a good understand of and commitment to delivering excellent standards of care. A dental nurse with specific responsibility for providing chair side Dental Nursing for special care group of patients in clinical setting and on outreach.
You will be required to have the qualification level specified in the person specification in order to carry out the job, however, we do welcome applicants from individuals wishing to further their knowledge and skills and to gain this recognized qualification, which we will support.
So, if you do not have the essential qualification for the role, this may not be an automatic barrier to you being offered an interview.
Main duties of the job
- You will be delivering high quality customer services to patients and visitors
- Providing chair side assistance in clinic to our special care group of patients
- Visiting patients in the community settings such as domiciliary, Homeless centres and the medium secure unit in mobile dental unit.
- You will also be covering reception duties and supporting the entire dental team.
- Undertake specific roles as and when directed by the Dental Nurse team leader to support the day to day running of the clinics
- Implementing service initiatives/developments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards including CQC, Dental Practice Inspections, Standard Operating Procedures, Health & Safety Risk Assessment
You will need to be able to demonstrate strong leadership, with the ability to work independently, proactively and under pressure.
The attached job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the main duties in job description and criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet the role.
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our valuesCompassionateAspirationalResponsiveExcellent
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
We've signed up to be a real UK living wage employer. From September 2022, the minimum salary we'll pay is £10.90 per hour (excluding apprentices). The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate voluntarily paid by 7,000+ UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair wage. Committing to the real UK Living Wage is one way we're delivering our pledge to be the best employer
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Ourcareer pathwayswill help you achieve your aspirations
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN Certificate in Dental Nursing/NVQ 3 City and Guilds in Oral Health or recognised equivalent GDC Registered Functional Skills at level 2 Literacy and Numeracy
Desirable
- Post\tQualification in \tRA/IV Sedation Radiography
Experince
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience Experience with Microsoft Packages and Dental software Proven ability to work within a team
Desirable
- Experience working in Community, Special care and Paediatric Dentistry
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of up to date practice Understanding of and commitment to upholding clinical standards. Understand the role and remit of Band 4 Awareness of professional issues and developments in the NHS /Primary care NICE, and Clinical Governance
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - ability to use tact, diplomacy and empathy Ability to organise own work, cope with change and use own initiative when required.
Desirable
- To prove up to date continuous\tprofession development.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate others, and ensure best practice Ability to work under pressure. Attention to detail, reliable and flexible.
Desirable
- Provide evidence of working well in a team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN Certificate in Dental Nursing/NVQ 3 City and Guilds in Oral Health or recognised equivalent GDC Registered Functional Skills at level 2 Literacy and Numeracy
Desirable
- Post\tQualification in \tRA/IV Sedation Radiography
Experince
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience Experience with Microsoft Packages and Dental software Proven ability to work within a team
Desirable
- Experience working in Community, Special care and Paediatric Dentistry
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of up to date practice Understanding of and commitment to upholding clinical standards. Understand the role and remit of Band 4 Awareness of professional issues and developments in the NHS /Primary care NICE, and Clinical Governance
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - ability to use tact, diplomacy and empathy Ability to organise own work, cope with change and use own initiative when required.
Desirable
- To prove up to date continuous\tprofession development.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate others, and ensure best practice Ability to work under pressure. Attention to detail, reliable and flexible.
Desirable
- Provide evidence of working well in a team.
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
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).
