Dental Nurse

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital; Norwich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme and annual/le

Wagestream - access up to 40% of your

Free Park & Ride service direct to NNU

Free 24-hours confidential counselling

On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane

On-site cafes staff discounts

Flexible staff bank

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lea

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is seeking a GDC registered dental nurse to join the Oral Health and Maxillofacial Outpatient team. The role is part-time and rotates across clinics, requiring flexibility and a patient-centred approach.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team and benefit from on-site facilities and in-house training to develop your skills. The hospital offers extensive NHS benefits, staff support, and opportunities for professional development as part of a large

Qualifications

• National Certificate in Dental Nursing with significant experience.
• GDC Registered.
• To keep abreast of clinical developments within the department relating to scope of work to ensure standards of service are maintained and enhanced.

Skills

Communication

Patient handling

Teamwork

Education

National Certificate in Dental Nursing

GDC Registered

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate GDC registered dental nurse, to join our Oral Health and Maxillofacial Outpatient team at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. We can offer the opportunity to work in an interesting and challenging environment with continuing professional development opportunities.

As a GDC registered nurse, you will work alongside, Registered Staff Nurses, Registered Nursing Associates, Health Care Support Workers, Housekeeper and other healthcare professionals. We have onsite x-ray facilities, sterile services, photography, phlebotomy, an inhouse laboratory and histopathology support.

This part-time post is rotational across the above clinics and 33.25 hours a week.

The Oral Health Department is based on Level 2, Outpatients West, at the NNUH.

Main duties of the job

This varied role, works across a range of clinics including orthodontics, orthognathic, restorative, head and neck, maxillofacial services, new patient assessment and minor oral surgery. The successful candidate will also develop skills relevant to these areas.

We require a GDC Registered Dental Nurse to assist with the above clinics. Experience desirable, although not essential, as full inhouse training will be given.

We welcome applications from GDC Dental Nurses who are motivated to learn, adaptable, and passionate about delivering high standards of care, infection prevention and clinical safety, in addition to maintaining patient dignity and comfort and promoting a positive patient experience.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6133 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

• National Certificate in Dental Nursing with significant experience
• GDC Registered
• To keep abreast of clinical developments within the department relating to scope of work to ensure standards of service are maintained and enhanced.

Experience

• Previous hospital experience
• Experience within a multi-disciplinary team

Skills, abilities and knowledge

• Excellent communication and patient handling skills and a personable nature
• The ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team with a flexible approach.
• IT Experience and knowledge of hospital systems.
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focus, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.