Qualified Dental Nurse – Royal London Hospital – Band 4

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London is seeking a Qualified Dental Nurse to join its Dental Team at the Royal London Hospital. The role involves providing compassionate patient care, supporting various dental specialties, and requires GDC registration. Ideal candidates have a Dental Nursing qualification and relevant experience in hospital settings. This position offers a permanent contract and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Staff benefits

Training package for CPD

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Dental Nursing qualification and have a good level of experience.
• Previous experience of working within a Dental Hospital is desirable.
• A post qualification in Conscious Sedation Dental Nursing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Integral member of the dental team providing dental services.
• Support the effective operation of the dental institute.
• Collaborate with specialists and postgraduate students.

Skills

Compassionate approach to patients

Excellent Infection prevention and Control

Ability to work independently and in a team

Flexibility

Education

Dental Nursing qualification

GDC Registration

Tools

Conscious sedation training

Job description

Qualified Dental Nurse – Royal London Hospital – Band 4

We are currently seeking applications from GDC registered qualified dental nurses to join our Dental Team at Barts Health NHS trust.

We are currently recruiting for a Qualified Dental Nurse to join our team. This is a permanent 5 days per week role that will be based across the Restorative Postgraduate Dental Department, also supporting Orthodontics, Paediatrics & Oral Surgery Postgraduate programmes. The main work site will be The Royal London Dental Hospital in Whitechapel.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a compassionate and caring approach to patients, be well organized, well presented, practice excellent Infection prevention and Control, be flexible in their approach to work, be able to work effectively as part of a team, as well as using their own initiative.

The Postgraduate Programme is formed of a multidisciplinary team which provides a range of dental treatment to our patients, including delivery of care using conscious sedation. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with a range of staff including consultants, specialist dentist's and post graduate students.

Main duties of the job

In becoming a Barts Health Dental Nurse you will be joining an organisation in which safe and compassionate care is at the heart of what we do, and that includes our staff. We have numerous staff benefits as well as providing subscription to a training package which supports our Dental Nurses in completing their annual GDC eCPD.

Candidates must hold a Dental Nursing qualification and have a good level of experience working as a Qualified Dental Nurse. Registration with the GDC is mandatory.

Previous experience of working within a Dental Hospital or similar setting, is desirable. A post qualification in Conscious Sedation Dental Nursing or keen interest to undergo training, would be an advantage.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

The qualified dental nurse is an integral member of the dental team. They play an important role in the provision of dental services and the effective operation of the dental institute and outreach facilities.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working as a qualified Dental Nurse
• Previous experience within a hospital or similar setting

Knowledge and Qualifications

• GDC Registration / a dental nurse qualification recognised by the GDC as a route to qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Post Certificate Qualification in Conscious Sedation Dental Nursing

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.