Dental Nurse

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Yeadon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

generous annual leave

access to NHS discount sites

Job summary

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a qualified dental nurse with a postgraduate diploma in sedation to join our dental services. IV sedation is desirable, and training will be provided as needed. The role covers clinics in Yeadon, Middleton and Chapeltown.

We value high-quality patient care and teamwork; applicants should have strong communication skills and be willing to work across city-wide sites as part of a supportive dental nursing team.

Qualifications

• Qualified dental nurse with a postgraduate diploma in sedation.
• Experience with IV sedation is desirable.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support to dental consultants, specialists and dentists.
• Support the dental nursing team under the lead nurse in each clinic.
• Assist with chair-side duties and manage equipment and materials.

Skills

Dental nursing

IV sedation

Sedation techniques

Communication skills

Education

Dental Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Sedation

Tools

Dental software systems

Job description

Vacancy Introduction

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 phobic’s.

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.

• 1.1. 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

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

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.

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

• generous annual leave
• access to NHS discount sites

You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

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.