Dental Clinical Assistant

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW); Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Dental Clinical Assistants to support the dental nursing team in providing exceptional patient care. This role offers career development in a dynamic clinical environment, requiring effective communication and flexibility in working hours. Ideal candidates will have strong GCSE qualifications and the ability to thrive in a team-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Essential GCSEs in English and Mathematics are required.
• Experience of working in a team is essential.
• Desirable to have experience in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dental nursing team with patient care.
• Support the distribution of clinical supplies across departments.
• Participate in training to undertake duties safely.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GCSE 4-9 in English Language or equivalent

GCSE 4-9 or equivalent in Mathematics

Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support

Job description

Job summary

Exciting opportunities exist for dental clinical assistants to join the team at UHBW. The successful candidate will be required to assist the dental nursing team with the smooth throughput of workload on the departments.

The role offers excellent career progression opportunities with the potential for the right person to develop their knowledge and skills which could contribute towards an application for dental nursing.

The successful candidate must have a flexible approach to working hours, duties will be across the working week.

Good communication skills are essential, as well as empathetic approach to patients. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that the patients of Bristol experience a high standard of service and a good patient journey. Previous experience of working in the NHS would be an advantage.

This post would be based mainly in the Bristol Dental Hospital, though; on occasion there may be some duties at the South Bristol Community Hospital.

We have the following positions available.

• Special Care Dentistry and Oral Medicine 1.0 WTE Mon - Fri for 12 months maternity cover
• Oral Maxilla Facial Department 1.0 WTE Mon - Fri permanent.
• Oral Maxilla Facial Department 1.0 WTE Mon - Fri for 12 months maternity cover.
• Children's General Anaesthetic Department 0.8WTE Mon- Thurs permanent.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be guided by the dental nursing team re the designated work areas they will work in and will be responsible for ensuring they participate/contribute to the efficient use of resources and safe working practices.

The post holder will support the clinical team in the provision of safe, high quality patient care that meets the needs of the patients accessing our services.

The post holder will be accountable for the collection, delivery and transfer of instrumentation to clinics within University of Bristol Dental Hospital.

The post holder will support the distribution of clinical supplies across the clinical departments.

The post holder will support the clinical team with the preparation and maintenance of the clinical departments The post holder will undertake all on the job training as is deemed necessary for them to carry out their duties within the department in a safe manner.

The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.

Some additional training opportunities could be offered to the successful candidate, This will include training to support our ultrasound outpatient clinics to phlebotomy.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston.UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust,committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South Westoffers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create aworkforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

It is important that you are aware that you may need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, for all patient facing roles and roles within patient facing areas (unless there is a clear medical reason or where there are other exceptional circumstances such as no requirement for occasional patient contact).

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• GCSE 4-9 in English Language or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1) and GCSE 4-9 or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1)

Desirable

• Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support/ Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare/Health & Social Care

Aptitudes

Essential

• Enthusiastic, highly motivated and able to inspire others
• Ability to manage self and exhibit skills, including self-awareness, self-management and drive for improvement
• Analytical
• Personal resilience
• Flexibility
• Able to use own initiative
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Team player
• Innovative

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a clinical environment

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to carry out routine/repetitive activities
• Ability to work under instruction
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work under pressure
• Dexterity - ability to handle/manoeuvre equipment/instruments across a wide range of sizes, weights and environments
• Manual handling - ability to manoeuvre trolleys and instrumentation boxes in line with trust policy

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training

Essential

• GCSE 4-9 in English Language or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1) and GCSE 4-9 or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1)

Desirable

• Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support/ Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare/Health & Social Care

Aptitudes

Essential

• Enthusiastic, highly motivated and able to inspire others
• Ability to manage self and exhibit skills, including self-awareness, self-management and drive for improvement
• Analytical
• Personal resilience
• Flexibility
• Able to use own initiative
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Team player
• Innovative

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a clinical environment

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to carry out routine/repetitive activities
• Ability to work under instruction
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work under pressure
• Dexterity - ability to handle/manoeuvre equipment/instruments across a wide range of sizes, weights and environments
• Manual handling - ability to manoeuvre trolleys and instrumentation boxes in line with trust policy

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address

Bristol Dental Hospital

Lower Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS1 2LY

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