Specialist Dental Nurse

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a motivated Specialised Dental Nurse to join their Oral Maxillofacial/Orthodontic Department. This full-time role at County Hospital offers the opportunity to provide high-quality patient care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and develop professionally. The ideal candidate will possess a recognized Dental Nursing qualification, be GDC registered, and have essential post qualifications in Dental Radiography and Oral Health Education. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in patient care and enjoy a supportive environment that fosters growth and development.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Inclusive Work Environment

Access to Educational Resources

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognized Dental Nursing qualification and be GDC registered.
• Essential post qualifications in Dental Radiography and Oral Health Education.

Responsibilities

• Support the service in delivering high-quality care to service users.
• Prepare and maintain clinical environments for Oral Maxillofacial and Orthodontics.

Skills

Dental Nursing

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Patient Care

Organisational Skills

Flexible Working

Education

NEBDN Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing

Dental Radiography Certificate

Oral Health Education Certificate

Orthodontic Nursing Certificate

Tools

Hospital Computer System

PC and Handheld Devices

Job description

Employer: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: County Hospital

Town: Stafford

Salary: £28,407 - £34,581 Pro Rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 05/02/2025 23:59

Band 4/5

Job Overview

A Full-time position has arisen for a Specialised Dental Nurse to work within the Oral Maxillofacial/Orthodontic Department at County Hospital.

As a Qualified Specialised Dental Nurse, you will be responsible for supporting the service in ensuring that our service users’ needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care.

The post holder is required to hold a recognised Dental Nursing qualification, be GDC registered, and have essential post qualifications in Dental Radiography and Oral Health Education Certificate post registration qualification.

You must be able to prepare, organise, and maintain the highest standards of care in the clinical environment for Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics at County and Rest. You should be flexible with a professional manner and possess excellent communication skills. You will work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team ensuring that the needs of the patients are placed at the centre of care delivery. In return, we will encourage your professional development by ensuring you gain experience in all aspects of our service, whilst enhancing your skills and knowledge through a personal development plan with access to educational resources both locally and beyond. The post is situated at County Hospital Stafford but you would be expected to cross cover at Royal Stoke; some evening and weekend work may be required.

Main Duties of the Job

We are seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Specialised Dental Nurse to work within the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery/Orthodontic Department. The applicant must hold:

• The British National Examining Board for Dental Surgery Assistants’ certificate / NEBDN / NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Dental Nursing,
• Certificate in Dental Radiography

Band: Band 5
This is a band 4 post until such time as the post holder gains 2 years’ experience within the department in order for progression to band 5 to occur.

This is a multidisciplinary department which requires a Specialised Dental Nurse to work within the specialities Oral Maxillofacial, Orthodontic, and Restorative providing nurse-led clinics. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be reliable, highly motivated, using their own initiative and work well within a team. They will need to have a supportive, caring attitude and be committed to providing the highest level of care to our patients.

Working for Our Organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return, we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients, and carers, that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, we know that investing in, supporting, and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Oral Health Education Certificate
• NEBDN Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
• Registered with the General Dental Council.
• Orthodontic Nursing Certificate.
• Level 1 (Core) Training in Dental CBCT Certificate

Experience

• Experience and relevant knowledge in specific specialist areas of Maxillofacial, Orthodontics, and Restorative.
• Knowledge of confidentiality/Data Protection Act.
• Ability to prioritise appropriately and work with minimal supervision.
• High standard of chair-side nursing.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Basic computer literacy, including confidence using a PC and handheld devices to record patient information.
• Competent domestic skills, including cleaning and organisation.
• Well motivated.
• Commitment to working with the multidisciplinary team.
• Prepared to work across the departments/sites.
• Evidence of continual professional development.
• Flexible with working hours.
• Understanding of Hospital Policies and Procedures.
• Hospital computer system.
• Planning and organisational skills.

Important Information About Your Application

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