Qualified Dental Nurse (XR04)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution is seeking a Qualified Dental Nurse to provide high-quality care and support to clinicians and dental students. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 qualification, be registered with the General Dental Council, and possess excellent teamwork and communication skills. Opportunities for career development are available within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHSP Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Support for Parents and Carers

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Must hold a NVQ Level 3 Oral Health Qualification or equivalent.
• Experience with chairside assisting and dental procedures required.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and assist clinicians and dental students.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to health standards.
• Support the education of apprentice dental nurses.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Professionalism

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing

Dental Nurse registration with the General Dental Council

Tools

Dental equipment knowledge

Job description

Anexciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Dental Nurse to join the teamat the Leeds Dental Institute and Outreach sites, working across a range ofdepartments within the Clinical Service Unit (CSU).

Asa Qualified Dental Nurse you will be responsible for delivering exceptionalstandards of safe, effective care; monitoring and maintaining care to ensurethat it consistently meets Trust standards.

QualifiedDental Nurses work as a highly valued member of the Dental Team andapplicants should be enthusiastic, professional and well-motivated teamplayers whilst also being able to work on their own initiative.

Furtherprofessional development is strongly encouraged. There will be opportunitiesfor continuing professional development linked to a personal developmentplan.

Applicantsmust hold a NVQ level 3 Oral Health Qualification or equivalentNational/Hospital Certificate in Dental Nursing and be registered with theGeneral Dental Council. A post qualification certificate or additionalcompetencies are desirable.

Thepost is suitable for full-time (37.5 hours), part-time, or job sharearrangements (working days to be confirmed).

Workinghours - Monday-Friday - 8.30am - 5pm.

Main duties of the job

Thepost involves supporting and providing chair side assistance to themultidisciplinary dental team, including dental undergraduate andpostgraduate students in busy clinical areas within various departments ofthe Leeds Dental Institute and dental outreach sites.

Youwill be responsible for ensuring the correct equipment and instruments areavailable for surgery sessions, complete administrative tasks for patientsand daily running of surgeries.

Youmust have commitment to putting patients' needs first within a friendly,supportive, efficient, clean and safe environment, providing a high standardof care whilst always ensuring patients are treated with the utmost respect.

Youwill support the education and induction of apprentice dental nurses, dentalundergraduate and post graduate students.

Forfurther information, please see the attached trust job description and personspecification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK andemploys more than 20,000 staff across seven hospitals on six sites.

LeedsDental Institute is a teaching hospital hosting over 80,000 patient episodesper year and providing training and education for all members of the DentalTeam.

In2018 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our service as 'Outstanding'.

Interestedindividuals can look forward to the challenges that a position working as aDental Nurse in one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK will bring.

Rewardsand benefits

Generousannual leave entitlement with 27 days plus Bank Holidays for staff who arenew to the NHS

NHSPension Scheme

Developmentopportunities, including both professional and leadership development

Friendly,supportive and caring colleagues

Supportfor Parents and Carers

Varietyof other staff resources and benefits including employee assistanceprogramme, discount gym member

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.

Job responsibilities

Role:Qualified Dental Nurse Grade: Band 4

JOBPURPOSE/SUMMARY

Preparefor and assist (closely support) clinicians, dental students and postgraduatestudents with care, treatment and management of patients with general andcomplex dental treatment.

Managethe preparation of the clinical areas ensuring a high standard of cleanlinesswithin the department and working to the hospital Infection Control Policy.

Communicatewith members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of careand promote effective team working.

Assistwith the teaching and supervision of learners and other staff.

Respectthe dignity and confidentiality of patients.

Maintaina high standard of work and professionalism.

Takeresponsibility for own personal development and complete all mandatorytraining required for the role.

Allstaff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain andimprove the quality of services provided to our patients and other serviceusers. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching HospitalsNHS Trust Policies,

Formore information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, pleaserefer to the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Skills & behaviours

• Ability to work as part of a team (provide example).
• Ability to work on own initiative (provide example).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (provide example).
• Able to act professionally at all times.
• Able to deliver an excellent standard of care (provide example).
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Able to work flexibly.

Experience

• Experience and knowledge of chairside assisting, and material/equipment used (provide example).
• Ability to work 4 handed/close support (provide example).
• Experience of working in a clinical setting.
• Experience of working in a dental specialty i.e. Implants Sedation, Orthodontics, Oral Health.
• Evidence of CPD training, and updating knowledge.

Additional Requirements

• Awareness of infection prevention and control procedures.
• Awareness of decontamination procedures.
• Awareness of information governance procedures.
• Awareness of health & safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Recognised dental nurse qualification (e.g., National Certificate for Dental Nurses, NVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing, or Hospital Certificate).
• Dental Nurse registration with the General Dental Council.
• Maths and English GCSE A-C or 4-9.

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.