Qualified Dental Nurses

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cheltenham seeks a Qualified Dental Nurse to deliver essential emergency dental care. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, assisting during treatments, and maintaining infection control standards. The ideal candidate will hold current registration and possess experience in clinical care settings. This part-time role offers flexible hours and various employee benefits including training opportunities and NHS pension.

Benefits

NHS pension

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Qualified Dental Nurse.
• Experience with triage and emergency procedures.
• Ability to adapt to urgent care settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical telephone assessments for patients.
• Assist with chairside emergency treatment.
• Ensure compliance with infection control regulations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Infection control

Chairside assistance

Dental radiography

Education

Qualified Dental Nurse

Tools

Dental equipment

Job description

Overview

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC) provides joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people\'s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county. We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care, focusing on personalised care by asking \'what matters to you\'.

We are looking for talented Qualified Dental Nurses to work as part of a team providing essential out of hours emergency dental care to patients. This will include assisting chairside as well as a high level of clinical assessment and pharmacy/analgesic advice.

Role details: fixed term/secondment basis for 12 months. Hours are part-time 12 hours per month. Internal applicants should discuss secondment suitability with their line manager.

Note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Government\'s UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake definitive clinical telephone assessment (triage) of patients with dental symptoms.
• Triage patient calls using the SDCEP guidance.
• Be proficient in the use of all dental equipment including performance checks and identifying maintenance issues.
• Set up and close down of surgeries following infection control guidelines.
• Make available fine instruments and materials for clinical use, with thorough knowledge of all instruments, equipment and materials used.
• Interpret the needs of both patients and clinicians and respond promptly and efficiently.
• Assist the Dental Officer with patient care including suction, material mixing and passing instruments; this work may involve handling contaminated tools and passing sharps between the Dental Officer and the nurse.
• Provide definitive clinical telephone assessment (triage) of patients and chair side Dental Nurse support to dentists delivering emergency pain treatment.
• Provide decontamination and infection control duties and ensure all areas are cleaned and sterilised in accordance with HTM01-5 regulations during Out of Hours sessions.
• Answer all calls from the general public in an efficient and courteous manner and accurately record or amend details on the call dental software system.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Qualified Dental Nurse with current registration.
• Experience in chairside assistance, clinical assessment, infection control and dental radiography workflows is implied by responsibilities.
• Ability to work during Out of Hours sessions and to adapt to urgent care settings.

Additional Duties and Standards

• Complete training in recognition of and assistance during medical emergencies (e.g., anaphylaxis, epileptic fit, cardiac arrest, shock).
• Ensure Emergency Drug Box is available during all clinical sessions and monitor patients during emergencies.
• Undertake CPR with the dentist in the event of a medical emergency.
• Close down of surgery each day including sealing and removal of contaminated waste in clinical waste bags.
• Handle patients, stock and equipment following manual handling techniques; process radiographs and ensure accurate labeling and filing of x-rays.
• Ensure records are available when required, including medical history forms and x-rays; understand patient charges and exemptions and ensure correct recording.
• Undertake reception duties as required including handling card and cash payments and end-of-day banking processes.
• File and retrieve patient information on computer and paper records.
• Maintain infection control and decontamination standards in line with regulations and local policies.
• This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Government\'s visa rules.

Working Environment and Benefits

• We have a workforce of over 5000 colleagues across 55 sites and in people\'s homes, with a focus on civility, inclusivity and diversity.
• Annual staff surveys and Pulse surveys provide opportunities to share experiences; scores indicate high engagement and areas for improvement.
• Benefits include: free car parking at many sites, 27 days leave plus bank holidays (up to 33 with long service), training and development opportunities (including apprenticeships up to Level 7), preceptorship programme for Newly Qualified staff, NHS pension, flexible working options, recognition and long service awards, fast-track physiotherapy, wellbeing line, and access to salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and car schemes.
• Applicants are advised to apply early as vacancies may close before the advertised date.