Dental Nurse

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

NHS discount sites

Job summary

Leeds Community Dental Services, part of Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, is seeking a qualified dental nurse with a postgraduate diploma in sedation to join our city-wide team serving Yeadon, Middleton and Chapeltown clinics.

IV sedation is desirable. You will provide clinical and administrative support to Consultants, Specialists and Dentists, under the Dental Nurse lead, across a range of treatments for adults and children with varying needs.

Qualifications

• Qualified dental nurse with a postgraduate diploma in sedation.
• IV sedation experience is desirable.
• Experience with dental software/systems desirable; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support to Consultants, Specialists, Senior Dental Officers, Dental Officers and Dental Therapists.
• Support and chair-side and clerical assistance to the dental team under the lead of the Dental Nurse lead.
• Work with dentists and therapists qualified in IV and inhalation sedation.

Skills

Dental nursing

Sedation

IV sedation

Education

Postgraduate diploma in sedation

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Do you like to feel that you have made a difference to someone's dental experience? If so, this is the job for you An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified dental nurse with a post graduate diploma in sedation to join our team at Leeds Community Dental Services. IV sedation is a desirable for this role. We are a city-wide service with clinics at Yeadon, Middleton and Chapeltown and you would be expected to work from all 3 of these clinics. As a team we are committed to providing a high-quality service to our community and committed to developing as a team Good written, verbal and communication skills are essential and previous knowledge of dental software/systems would be desirable although training will be provided.

Main duties of the job Your primary responsibility will be to provide clinical and administrative support to Consultants, Specialists, Senior Dental Officers, Dental Officers and Dental Therapists in a wide range of treatments for our client base which includes adults and children, patients with complex medical, social/mental health needs and Dental phobics. You would support and work with the dental nursing team in providing care to our patient base under the direction of the Dental Nurse lead within that clinic. You would be part of a small group of Dental nurses who have the post graduate qualification in Sedation and work with our Dentists and Therapists who are qualified in IV and Inhalation sedation.

1. Clinical

• 1.1. The post holder will implement programmes of care within the limits of the procedures and pathways in which they have achieved competence.
• 1.2. Support and chair-side and clerical assistance to Consultants, Specialists, Senior Dental Officers, Dental Officers and Dental Therapists
• 1.3. Demonstrates developed physical skills obtained through practice and training e.g. accuracy, dexterity and coordination to assemble and dismantle specialist equipment, prepare and present materials and medicaments, manipulate delicate dental instruments
• 1.4. Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a competent standard
• 1.5. Evaluates individual need in order to prioritise booking
• 1.6. Evaluates and assesses progress, condition or levels post-treatment ensuring that the patient is fit to leave the premises
• 1.7. Able to identify risk or changes in condition and are responsible for taking action and alerting the appropriate staff member
• 1.8. Exchanges factual information with service users using, reassurance, tact, persuasion and empathy and addressing barriers to understanding to engage the individual in their dental care and gain valid consent; ensure that all discussions are recorded in an accurate and timely manner in the patient record
• 1.9. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in their assessment, programme of treatment and/or care

For more Information about this Job, please contact - Allison Lynch Dental nurse team leader: 07507 779944 Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role. Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we? Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk.

Right to Work

Please see the link below for information on Eligibility for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust. This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.