Specialist Dental Nurse
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and highly motivated team whilst undertaking a variety of Dental Nursing duties within the Day Surgery Unit, General Theatres, Dental Radiography and Outpatient Departments.
You will be providing chair side, and first support assistance to the respective consultants in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontic and Restorative Dentistry.
Ensuring that the best possible Dental Nursing Care is delivered to patients including those with complex medical, physical and emotional needs and to manage outpatient clinics and day surgery/ general theatre lists on a day to day basis.
Main duties of the job- To provide chair side, and first support assistance to the respective consultants in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontic and Restorative Dentistry
- To ensure that the best possible Dental Nursing Care is delivered to patients including those with complex medical, physical and emotional needs.
- To manage outpatient clinics and day surgery/ general theatre lists on a day to day basis.
- Applicants must hold the National Certificate of Dental Nursing (or equivalent), a Dental Radiography Qualification and have current registration with the General Dental Council. The hours are variable to be worked flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
- The successful applicant must be enthusiastic, have previous hospital experience, and be committed to providing high level patient care. You will be self-motivated in order to organise your clinics efficiently on a daily basis and possess good clinical and communication skills
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Applications are invited for the post of a Specialist Dental Nurse at Torbay Hospital to work within the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Restorative Dentistry and Orthodontic Departments.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- GDC Registration
- Dental Radiography Qualification
- National Examination Certificate for Dental Nurses or equivelant
- Evidence of continuing CPD
- Hospital Experience
- Other post graduate Dental Nurse Qualifications
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
- Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
- Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
- If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
- It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references
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