Dental Nurse
Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
The post holder will be administratively responsible to the Senior Dental Nurse and ultimately accountable to the Clinical Director for North Wales Community Dental Service. The Dental Nurse will be clinically responsible to the Clinician to whom he/she is assigned.
The post holder will be required to travel within the North Wales Community Dental Service locality, for example clinics, hospitals, schools, domiciliary visits, mobile dental units and to carry out treatment at other sites, for example, nursing homes.Travel expenses will be paid.
Main duties of the job
Are you a Qualified Dental Nurse who enjoys variety and is looking for a fresh challenge?
We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Dental nurse to join our dental team who can relate to all age groups and who can assist the clinicians with a full range of dental procedures. Experience of patients with special care is desirable.
As a Qualified Dental Nurse you will be based at The Royal Alexandra Hospital, The successful candidate must be willing to provide dental nursing support in satellite clinics, mobile units, hospital venues and on a domiciliary basis.
The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.You must be registered with the General Dental Council.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales .Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Current Registered with General Dental Clinic
- Certification in Dental nursing or Equivalent NVQ
- Post Certification
- Extended duties including impression taking, suture removal, duraphat application
Experience
Essential criteria- Recent or Current dental surgery experience
- Experience of working with children and anxious patients
- CDS Experience
- Experience and commitment to Quality and Assurance and Clinical Governance
Personal
Essential criteria- Planning and prioritise/organisation skills
- Team Player, Able to use initiative in emergency situation
- PC Literate
- Stock Control and Ordering Skills
General
Essential criteria- Smart and presentable appearance
- Welsh speaker