[ref. p5224204] Dental Nurse
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Job overview
An opportunity has arisen within the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital to recruit a qualified dental nurse to work predominantly in the Restorative Dentistry department of the hospital.
Successful qualified dental nurses should have the NVQ level 3 in Oral Healthcare, National Certificate in Dental Nursing qualification or equivalent.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills, be hard working and have the ability to assist clinical dental staff, including undergraduate and postgraduate students during the treatment and care of patients.They must ensure Health and Safety policies are carried out as necessary and assist other dental nurses in fulfilling Departmental Policies and Procedures. Candidates should also be flexible and willing to work in the evening when necessary.
There will be opportunities for successful candidates to further their career in dental nursing therefore candidates should show commitment to professional development.
Please note this advertisement is for both full time and part time opportunities.
Main duties of the job- Candidates must be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills, be hard working and have the ability to assist clinical dental staff, including undergraduate and postgraduate students during the treatment and care of patients.
- They must ensure Health and Safety policies are carried out as necessary and assist other dental nurses in fulfilling Departmental Policies and Procedures.
- Receive and prepare patients to undertake general, complex and specialised dental treatment, assisting consultants/clinical dental staff and students (undergraduate and postgraduate) during the treatment and care of the patients until they leave. (Including out of hours transport patients).
- Assist the dentist to reassure and inform the patient about their treatment, further treatment and appointments, being aware of body language and cultural difficulties and dealing with these in a sensitive and appropriate manner, showing empathy and reassurance at all times.
- Provide close chairside assistance, anticipating the clinicians’ requirements to ensure efficient and effective patient care.
- Maintain close liaison with the clinician in the care, observation and supervision of patient with special needs and patients unsuitable to be seen in general dental practice or by general dental practitioners with problems such as complicated medical histories.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Charles Clifford Dental Hospital is a dental teaching hospital linked to the University School of Clinical Dentistry, which has intakes of undergraduate and postgraduate students on an annual basis. The hospital also provides dental outpatient services for the Sheffield catchment area, and in addition provides specialist services in all departments to patients from a much wider area.It also incorporates the School of Dental Nursing, School of Hygiene and Therapy and Dental Technology.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered Dental Nurse (internal newly qualified nurses would need registration before being moved to a band 4 salary)
- National Certificate or NVQ level 3 in Oral Healthcare
- Worked within a hospital setting
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience and knowledge of chairside assisting for all dental procedures
- Experience in Restorative Dentistry
Further Training
Essential criteria- Good dental nursing skills
- Ability to work 4 handed dentistry/close support
- An effective communicator
- Able to prioritise and use own initiative
- Confidentiality
- Information Technology
- Commitment to develop skills and undertake further training
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential criteria- Ability to work on own initiative
- Good interpersonal skills
Other Factors
Essential criteria- Ability to work on all departments
- Ability to work with all types of dental students and clinical staff
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