Job summary Worcestershire Community Dentalservices is a county wide service seeing patients on a referral basis, ourpatients have additional needs such as medically compromised, phobia's, specialneeds, autism, looked after adults and children.
We are looking for a QualifiedDental nurse who is also friendly, reliable, understanding individual who wantsto make a difference to the dental care we deliver to our patients.
We coverdentistry in patients homes, hospitals and clinic based.
We offer treatment viasedation local and general anaesthetics.
You will work alongside consultantsand specialists and highly experienced dental clinicians, therapists, nursesand receptionists.
In our most recent CQC evaluation the community dental teamwere rated outstanding for caring.Our benefits range from generousannual leave to access to NHS discount sites27-33 days annual leave plusbank holidaysHighly regarded NHS PensionSchemeA supportive, structured inductionprogramme for all new startersProfessional development andtraining opportunitiesHealth and wellbeing including occupationalhealth service, access to physiotherapy and priority access to mental health services Main duties of the job Yourprimary responsibility will be to provide clinical support in a wide range oftreatments for a broad client base, extended duties would be a distinctadvantage but not essential.
We would like you to have a welcoming and positiveapproach for our patients and be an upbeat and reliable member of the team, beable to work well in challenging situations and maintain excellent crossinfection.We areoffering full or part time hours, our clinical sessions run Monday to Friday8:45 to and to About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care.
We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service.
We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities.What we offer;27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long serviceGenerous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hoursFlexible and agile working opportunitiesGreat maternity, paternity, and adoption supportWide range of supportive staff networksHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit ourwebsite.Sharingyour data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data topursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey fromyou (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gainedinterest in working for the Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities Behave consistently with thevalues and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day-to-day basis.
Act as a role model tocolleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards ofprofessionalism.
Use their initiative and takeresponsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the servicethey provide to patients.
Be a key member of the dentalteam, working with Dentists and Therapists to assist in the smooth organisationof the surgery to give a high standard of care to patients.
Undertake surgery duties on adaily basis with occasional reception duties associated with the needs ofWorcestershire Community Dental Service.
Work at clinics acrossWorcestershire.
Registered with the GeneralDental Council and ensure maintenance of this registration.For full detail of the dutiesand criteria for this role please refer to the job description and personspecification attached.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered on the GDC Trained and examined to National Certificate level or equivalent I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable Certificate in Sedation nursing Certificate in Radiography Certificate in Oral Health Promotion Certificate in Special Care Additional Criteria Essential Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post Knowledge Desirable Knowledge of Salaried Dental Service Experience Essential Dental chairside assistance in a range of patient care treatments Experience of organising and maintaining a dental surgery including good infection control and decontamination procedures Experience of working in a dental setting including handling cash, booking appointments and sending correspondence to patients Maintenance of CPD portfolio Desirable Sedation nursing Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to challenge poor behaviour Role modelling good behaviour A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Computer literate Numerate to be able to deal with weekly banking Ability to deliver appropriate resuscitation techniques in basic life support adult and children Ability to use initiative Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks Ability to work as part of a team