Job summary
Swansea Bay University Health Board is seeking to recruit experienced Dental Nurses to join our Dental Nurse team based at the Port Talbot Resource Centre.
The post holders will be part of the Dental Nurse Team, responsible for providing a high standard of care, demonstrating strong clinical dental nursing skills. Working with the Senior Dental Nurse of the departments to provide an efficient and effective service ensuring Health and Safety and cross infection policies are met and maintained.
A high level of communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to work as part of a team. Successful applicants will have responsibility for their allocated clinics; ensuring standards are met at all times and will be required to be able to deal with pressure with a positive attitude and possess a professional and flexible approach to their work.
The working hours are 8:40 - 5.00 Monday - Friday, and the post holders will be required to work across all Swansea Bay Health Board sites as and when necessary.
This vacancy is for multiple hours up to 37.5 per week, to suit full time position or part time position, various hours to be discussed at interview, please set preference on application.
Main duties of the job
This is a fixed term post for 12 months due to maternity/secondment cover.
If you are a Swansea Bay University Health Board employee this post will only be offered on a secondment basis and you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior to going to interview.
Both full time and part time hours available.
Providing support and assistance for the Foundation Dentists and Trainers, Consultants and GDP, in providing high quality dental care to patients, and be responsible for the effective, efficient preparation and maintenance of a multi-disciplinary dental clinic, maintaining a high level of cross infection control in all clinical areas.
Manage clinical time, including clinical appointments, prioritisation and management. When not assisting in the surgeries nurses are expected to provide administrative support. Nurses are expected to be able to carry out their duties without direct supervision.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/ therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- To have individual responsibility for the preparation and organisation of the dental surgeries where clinical procedures will be undertaken and ensure compliance to LHB Health and Safety standards and ensuring a high standard of cleanliness within the department.
- To assist and closely support both the Foundation Dentists and Trainers as required before, during and after treatment of the patient.
- Work alongside Consultants in the Restorative Department and GDP with in hour access and patients of the local community.
- To prepare and maintain instruments, materials and equipment for routine and complex procedures. To be responsible for the safe use of equipment. Responsible for security of equipment and drugs in clinical areas.
- To demonstrate a knowledge of all clinical procedures and policies.
- Responsible for providing an aseptic environment for all clinical procedures understanding the importance of all cross infection issues bearing on this e.g. MRSA, Hepatitis, H.I.V.
- To identify each patients medical and dental nursing needs, before, during and after treatment of the patient.
- Assist the dentist in monitoring patients throughout treatment for signs of anxiety or medical distress.
- Advice, triage and prioritise dental emergency patients to ensure they receive the most appropriate care.
- To be responsible for chaperoning patients and staff.
- To prepare, process and develop radiographs complying with current regulations
- To work independently and have accountability for ones own actions when delivering dental nursing care.
- Responsible for monitoring and maintaining stock levels using both manual and computer systems.
- To undertake administration and reception duties requiring IT and manual skills.
- To prepare and complete clinical notes and recording of clinical information to individual patients records i.e. charting, clinical audit forms.
- Ability to respond in a medical emergency and administer basic life support.
- To undertake risk management exercise as appropriate, taking account of the integrated nature of the dental clinic.
- Provide Oral Health education and explaining certain dental procedures to patients/carers. Participate in other relevant Oral Health promotion activities.
- Recognising and reflecting on communication barriers and modifying the style of communications to suit the level of understanding, eg, patients with learning difficulties or other languages. Modify the environment with regards to noise, use of interpreters, use of appropriate leaflets.
- Ability to communicate information concerning patients history, clinical procedures, sensitive issues to patients and their carers which require persuasive, empathetic and reassurance skills; some of these patients will have learning difficulties
- Maintain good working relations with colleagues thus creating a happy environment in which to work.
- Participation in internal training process of Dental Nurses.
- To provide a mentoring role with the Student Dental Nurses.
- To communicate and co-ordinate effectively with appropriate clinicians, staff, professional bodies, and external agencies.
- Required to provide empathy sensitivity reassurance and support to patients / carers.
- To participate in regular discussions with the training team on training course issues.
- Participation in the evidence published in the Dental Nurse journals and other relevant publications for sound innovative advice as a team.
- Use information technology as a means of communication and self directed learning
- Abide by all relevant NHS policies including Confidentiality and Data Protection. The post holder is reminded that any breach of confidentiality policies and procedures will result in disciplinary action.
- Maintains a portfolio of own personal development/training.
- Participates in Clinical Governance and audit: eg: Patient questionnaires
- The post holder must ensure they comply with Health and Safety legislation and supporting Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- The post holder must ensure that they operate in a safe manner at all times, ensuring the safety of themselves and others.
- The employee must ensure that they attend appropriate statutory training as deemed necessary by their Line/departmental Manager.
- All employees have a responsibility to risk management and they should make themselves aware of those responsibilities. The main duties in relation to risk management are:
- To follow policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
- To complete incident forms and reports of untoward incident forms as appropriate.
- To inform their managers of any risks that they have
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- To have individual responsibility for the preparation and organisation of the dental surgeries where clinical procedures will be undertaken and ensure compliance to LHB Health and Safety standards and ensuring a high standard of cleanliness within the department.
- To assist and closely support both the Foundation Dentists and Trainers as required before, during and after treatment of the patient.
- Work alongside Consultants in the Restorative Department and GDP with in hour access and patients of the local community.
- To prepare and maintain instruments, materials and equipment for routine and complex procedures. To be responsible for the safe use of equipment. Responsible for security of equipment and drugs in clinical areas.
- To demonstrate a knowledge of all clinical procedures and policies.
- Responsible for providing an aseptic environment for all clinical procedures understanding the importance of all cross infection issues bearing on this e.g. MRSA, Hepatitis, H.I.V.
- To identify each patients medical and dental nursing needs, before, during and after treatment of the patient.
- Assist the dentist in monitoring patients throughout treatment for signs of anxiety or medical distress.
- Advice, triage and prioritise dental emergency patients to ensure they receive the most appropriate care.
- To be responsible for chaperoning patients and staff.
- To prepare, process and develop radiographs complying with current regulations
- To work independently and have accountability for ones own actions when delivering dental nursing care.
- Responsible for monitoring and maintaining stock levels using both manual and computer systems.
- To undertake administration and reception duties requiring IT and manual skills.
- To prepare and complete clinical notes and recording of clinical information to individual patients records i.e. charting, clinical audit forms.
- Ability to respond in a medical emergency and administer basic life support.
- To undertake risk management exercise as appropriate, taking account of the integrated nature of the dental clinic.
- Provide Oral Health education and explaining certain dental procedures to patients/carers. Participate in other relevant Oral Health promotion activities.
- Recognising and reflecting on communication barriers and modifying the style of communications to suit the level of understanding, eg, patients with learning difficulties or other languages. Modify the environment with regards to noise, use of interpreters, use of appropriate leaflets.
- Ability to communicate information concerning patients history, clinical procedures, sensitive issues to patients and their carers which require persuasive, empathetic and reassurance skills; some of these patients will have learning difficulties
- Maintain good working relations with colleagues thus creating a happy environment in which to work.
- Participation in internal training process of Dental Nurses.
- To provide a mentoring role with the Student Dental Nurses.
- To communicate and co-ordinate effectively with appropriate clinicians, staff, professional bodies, and external agencies.
- Required to provide empathy sensitivity reassurance and support to patients / carers.
- To participate in regular discussions with the training team on training course issues.
- Participation in the evidence published in the Dental Nurse journals and other relevant publications for sound innovative advice as a team.
- Use information technology as a means of communication and self directed learning
- Abide by all relevant NHS policies including Confidentiality and Data Protection. The post holder is reminded that any breach of confidentiality policies and procedures will result in disciplinary action.
- Maintains a portfolio of own personal development/training.
- Participates in Clinical Governance and audit: eg: Patient questionnaires
- The post holder must ensure they comply with Health and Safety legislation and supporting Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- The post holder must ensure that they operate in a safe manner at all times, ensuring the safety of themselves and others.
- The employee must ensure that they attend appropriate statutory training as deemed necessary by their Line/departmental Manager.
- All employees have a responsibility to risk management and they should make themselves aware of those responsibilities. The main duties in relation to risk management are:
- To follow policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
- To complete incident forms and reports of untoward incident forms as appropriate.
- To inform their managers of any risks that they have
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant Trained Dental Nurse Experience
- Experience working with Foundation Dentists
- Experience in mentoring student Dental Nurses
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications GDC Registration
- National certificate for Dental Nursing / NVQ Level 3 / CertHE in Dental Nursing
Desirable
- Additional Post Qualifications
- Experience working with Foundation Dentists
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Personal Attributes shows empathy, compassion, dignity and respect
- Shows resilience, adaptability, and a flexible approach as demanding situations arise with positivity.
- Motivated, Friendly
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to improvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of customer care issues
- Understanding Data Protection
- Understanding, acceptance, and adherence for the need of confidentiality
Desirable
- I.T skills - Dental Software - word - excel -
LHB Values
Essential
- Caring for each other - Working together - Always improving
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant Trained Dental Nurse Experience
- Experience working with Foundation Dentists
- Experience in mentoring student Dental Nurses
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications GDC Registration
- National certificate for Dental Nursing / NVQ Level 3 / CertHE in Dental Nursing
Desirable
- Additional Post Qualifications
- Experience working with Foundation Dentists
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Personal Attributes shows empathy, compassion, dignity and respect
- Shows resilience, adaptability, and a flexible approach as demanding situations arise with positivity.
- Motivated, Friendly
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to improvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of customer care issues
- Understanding Data Protection
- Understanding, acceptance, and adherence for the need of confidentiality
Desirable
- I.T skills - Dental Software - word - excel -
LHB Values
Essential
- Caring for each other - Working together - Always improving
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).
