Senior Specialised Dental Nurse (Band 5) - Specialised Surgery - University Hospitals Of North [...]

A part-time position has arisen for a Senior Specialised Dental Nurse to work within the Oral Maxillofacial/Orthodontic/Restorative Department.
As a Qualified Senior Specialised Dental Nurse, you will be responsible for supporting the service in ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care.
The post holder is required to hold a recognised Dental Nursing qualification, be GDC registered, and have post qualifications in Dental Radiography, and Care and Recovery of the Conscious Sedated patient.
You must be able to prepare, organise, and maintain the highest standards of care in the clinical environment for Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, and Restorative dentistry. You should be flexible with a professional manner and possess excellent communication skills. You will work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, ensuring that the needs of the patients are placed at the centre of care delivery. In return, we will encourage your professional development by ensuring you gain experience in all aspects of our service, whilst enhancing your skills and knowledge through a personal development plan with access to educational resources both locally and beyond. The post is situated at Royal Stoke but you would be expected to cross cover at County Hospital; some evening and weekend work may be required.
Main duties of the job We are seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Specialised Dental Nurse to work predominantly within the Oral Maxillofacial, Orthodontic & Restorative Department. The applicant must hold:
The British National Examining Board for Dental Surgery Assistants' certificate / NEBDN / NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Dental Nursing, Certificate in Dental Radiography. And either one or both of the below:
Care and Recovery of the Conscious Sedated patient, NEBDN. Certificate in Oral Health Education, NEBDN. Band: Band 5
This is a Band 4 post until such time as the post holder gains 2 years' experience within the department in order for progression to Band 5 to occur.
This is a multidisciplinary department which requires a Senior Specialised Dental Nurse to work within the three specialities: Oral Maxillofacial, Orthodontic, and Restorative, providing nurse-led clinics. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be reliable, highly motivated, use their own initiative, and work well within a team. They will need to have a supportive, caring attitude and be committed to providing the highest level of care to our patients.
Working for our organisation University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM creates and encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return, we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients, and carers, that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, we know that investing in, supporting, and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person specification Qualifications Care and recovery of the conscious sedated patient. NEBDN Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing. Registered with the General Dental Council. Orthodontic Nursing Certificate. Level 1 (Core) Training in Dental CBCT Certificate. Oral Health Education Certificate. Experience Experience and relevant knowledge in specific specialist areas of Maxillofacial, Orthodontics, and Restorative. Knowledge of confidentiality/Data Protection Act. Ability to prioritise appropriately and work with minimal supervision. High standard of chair-side nursing. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Basic computer literacy, including confidence using a PC and handheld devices to record patient information. Competent domestic skills, including cleaning and organisation. Well motivated. Commitment to working with the multidisciplinary team. Prepared to work across the departments/sites. Evidence of continual professional development. Flexible with working hours. Understanding of Hospital Policies and Procedures. Hospital computer system. Planning and organisational skills. Important information about your application All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith, or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies. New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check. We work with 'trac.jobs' to support our recruitment process. If you have any queries regarding this, please read this privacy notice. University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community. We will communicate with you regarding your job application via email. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee the security of any emails sent/received via non-encrypted format.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: KIRSTY PHILLIPS, ANITA CURLEY
Job title: NURSE TEAM CLINIC MANAGERS
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Telephone number: 01782 674804
For further information, please contact:
Clinic Managers Kirsty Phillips or Anita Curley on 01782 674804.
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