Dental Nurse

Job summary An opportunity to join an established team, as a qualified Dental Nurse, providing support to and working alongside a multidisciplinary team to ensure the provision of a high standard of patient care.
This is a great opening to develop and expand your skills as a Dental Nurse.You should be able to demonstrate a compassionate and caring approach to patients, be well organized, well presented, practice excellent Infection prevention and Control, be flexible in your approach to work, be able to work effectively as part of a team, as well as using their own initiative.Clinics you will assist in are Oral surgery, Minor operations and Skin procedures under local anaesthetic.
Day surgery theatre lists.
Orthodontics and specialised clinics such as Orthognathic.
Adult and paediatric Restorative dentistry.You are welcome to arrange an informal visit to our department prior to application for this post.
Main duties of the job Provide chairside support to the Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontist clinicians and other clinical staff working in the speciality.
o Within the clinic, responsible for day to day management of the Responsible for accurate patient record Working alongside medical staff in the minor surgical procedures performed within the clinical Training and supporting new staff.
About us Our TrustCambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge.
With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners.
Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here.
CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.
The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves.
We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve.
We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.This vacancy will close at midnight on 1st December 2024Interviews are due to be held on 10th December 2024Benefits to youAt Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days.
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site.
Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals.
We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues.
Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces.
Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.
Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances.
Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given.
In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Hold one of the following certificates: NEBDN National certificate in Dental Nursing S/NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare: Dental Nursing or Dental Hospital Certificate of proficiency in Dental Nursing.
Or have the equivalent experience and eligible for the registration with the Dental Care Professionals register.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable Certificates in:- oConscious Sedation.
oOral Health Education.
oRadiography.
oOrthodontic Nursing oImplants Experience Essential Proven clinical practice in dental nursing skills and infection control practices Desirable Experience of mentoring and teaching junior staff Experience of co-ordinating clinic in the absence of senior colleagues Proven clinical practice in Implantology, Oral health education and Oral Surgery Knowledge Essential Dental Nursing code of conduct and guidelines of professional practice.
Good theoretical and practical knowledge of Dental Nursing within the clinical area.
(Orthodontics and Maxillo Facial) Health and Safety awareness Quality issues and Clinical Governance Desirable Awareness of risk management procedure Skills Essential Proven verbal and written communication skills Identify problems and recommend solutions Time management, ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload Motivated to work collaboratively as a member of a mulita disciplinary team Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural and emotional needs Ability to achieve competency in the Trust's IT system Able to remain calm and work effectively in pressurised situations Maintain confidentiality at all times Desirable Ability to induct and orientate new staff Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent