Bank Dental Nurse
Job overview
Bank Dental Nurse
Department: Maxillofacial and Orthodontics
Band 4 £26,530-£29,114 per annum pro rata
Hours: when required
We are seeking to recruit Bank Dental nurses to work within our busy Outpatient Department as and when required. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a progressive and developing environment.
If you are a motivated Dental Nurse and you possess a Dental Radiography Certificate and wish to gain or expand your experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics, please contact Melinda Berry on 01908 995298 for further details and to arrange an informal visit.
Main duties of the job- To provide and maintain a high standard of chair side dental nursing care, for Oral / Maxillofacial Surgery, and Orthodontic clinics.
- To ensure that the best possible Dental Nursing Care is delivered to patients including those with complex medical, physical and emotional needs.
- Ensure the delivery of high quality professional care throughout the department.
- Represent the department in a professional manner at all times.
- Ensure all lines of communication are identified and used effectively
Working for our organisation
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria- National Certificate in Dental Nursing (NEBDN) Or equivalent
- GDC registered
- Good level of literacy & numeracy
Experience
Essential criteria- Dental Nursing Experience
- Maxillofacial Nursing
- Orthodontic Nursing
- NHS experience
Skills
Essential criteria- Effective Team Member
- Ability to use initiative
- High level of interpersonal and organisational skills
- Sympathetic and caring
Personal and people development
Essential criteria- Evidence of CPD
- Evidence of appraisal
- Able to work well under pressure adapting as needed
- Flexible in approach to service delivery
Communication
Essential criteria- Good IT skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Specific requirements
Essential criteria- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations