Developmental Special Care Dental Nurse

Job summary hours per week.Are you a qualified dental nurse, but wanting to develop?Have you commenced with, or interested in undertaking aqualification in conscious sedation?An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time developmentdental nurse position within Plymouth Community Dental Service.
The post holder will either be in the process of or be willing to undertake NEBDN conscioussedation training at the next possible convenience.This post be primarily work with urgent care and routinechild patients, support with sessions under general anesthesia at UHP as wellas opportunities to work with dentists undertaking conscious sedation as partof this training role.On successful completion of the sedation qualificationwithin 12 months of commencement and no performance concerns, this post willthen convert to a permanent Band 5 Special Care Dental Nurse position withinthe service.Applications are welcomed from experienced & qualifiedregistered dental nurses to join our community dental service, delivering ahigh level of general & specialised dental services to patients fromPlymouth & the surrounding area.If you have the necessary qualifications, experience& enthusiasm to join our dedicated team, we would like to hear from you.For an informal discussion please contact Katie Nicholls- Dental Nurse Manager on 01752 434657.
Main duties of the job The post holder works with DentalOperators, working mainly with patients in pain who require emergency care androutine children.
This will also include supporting general anaesthetic sessions at UHP.The post holder will assist alldental operators in all chair side assisting and clinical procedures, tosupport and care for patients and manage a surgery and complete all therelevant clinical and administrative tasks.This is a developmental positionwhich will support / provide the post holder to undertake full dental nursesedation training at the earliest convenience.
On successful completion of thistraining within the 12-month timeframe and fulfilling all probationrequirements this post will then convert into a Band 5 Special Care DentalNurse.This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted.
Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall.
Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration.
We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place.
Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships.
Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities.
If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description Job responsibilities Main DutiesWorks with the dental operator providingemergency / routine child patient care including clinical procedures and chairside assistingSupportsthe needs of patients, carers and clinicians and be able to deal with thempromptly and with all dental equipment including sharp and fine instruments.Providesadvice for patients/carers/families about dental procedures including pre andpost-operative advice, management of complications and pain control.
Preparesthe clinical environment prior to clinical sessions and closes down at the endof clinical sessions, following the service cross infection and decontaminationprotocolsCheckssurgery equipment and reports any faultsRecordsclinical observations,Ensuresroutine and emergency equipment is checked and available oxygen cylindersand masks, defibrillator.Decontaminatesequipment, instruments following cross infection proceduresPreparesthe surgery for the patient using knowledge and experience to select theappropriate equipment, materials and instruments.Developsx-rays using digital equipmentAfterrelevant training maybe required to take x-raysRequiredto work at different locations to meet the needs of the Service, when required,including General Anaesthesia sessions at UHP Continue with or commence full dentalnurse sedation training.
To support with this training, the post holder under supervision will work with dentiststreating patients under conscious ofurgent care patients to assess the urgency of treatment and determine thecorrect booking and then book appointments includingoutlying clinics.Undertakesspecific duties delegated by Dental Operators and Plymouth Community DentalServices Ltd Managers.Followspolicies determined by others, including NHS England, the British DentalAssociation (including the Cross Infection guidelines), the General DentalCouncil, COSHH, RIDDOR and HASAWA, DOM HTM 01-05.Training and KnowledgeRegistered, as a Dental Nurse, with the GDC.Undertake full dental nurse sedation training and complete within12 months of commencement.
This will include some study at home.Thoroughknowledge of dental procedures gained through a minimum of 2 yearspost-qualification training and experience.Thoroughknowledge of routine dental procedures and equipment gained through in-housetraining and experience including specialised areas such as generalanaesthetics.Experienced intreating patients from diverse cultural backgrounds those who requireinterpretation services.Knowledge ofBasic Life Support techniques following training and regular updates, providedby Livewell SouthwestTrained inrecognising medical emergencies and assists in dealing with them.Trained byLivewell Southwest in all Mandatory Training topics, including Manual Handling,Breakaway, Health and Safety.Clinical work iscarried out without direct supervision using initiative and knowledge ofprocedures gained through experience and training.
The guidance of a dental operator or clinicalmanager is sought for non-routine clinical procedures.
Administrativeduties are carried out without direct supervision using knowledge of proceduresand referring to a manager for non-routine procedures.Please refer to the supporting document section to review the full Band 4 and Band 5 JD and Spec.
Person Specification Experience Essential A minimum of 2 years dental nursing experience.
Assist with the induction of new staff.
Trains and supports new staff Desirable Experience of working in the salaried, community or personal dental services within the NHS.
Experience of working as a member of a team Qualifications Essential Dental Nurse NEBDN Qualification/City & Guilds NVQ3 or equivalent Registered as a Dental Nurse with the GDC working at Band 4 KSF level dimensions Commenced, or willing to commence NEBDN conscious sedation training GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent) English and maths Desirable Additional Dental Nurse qualifications.
Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge of the equipment and materials used in dental and surgical procedures.
Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
Knowledge of Cross Infection control measures.
Carries out clinical and administrative work without direct supervision.
Promotes best practice and a high level of patient care for the Plymouth Community Dental Services Ltd.
Competent in recognizing and dealing with medical emergencies.
Make decisions as to best practice.
Carries out performance checks and daily maintenance on dental equipment.
Fluent in spoken and written English language.
Good organisational skills Good keyboard and ICT skills Calm reassuring manner Good interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with staff at all grades and ability to support patients of all social backgrounds and all outside agencies To always act in a professional manner Computer literate Controls stock levels of dental consumables and materials.
Organizes tasks and activities to make optimum use of clinical time.
Works and communicates with all members of a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable Experience of using Dentally software package Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Up to date Basic life support training