Dental Nurse

4 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

Berkshire Community Dental Service is seeking a part-time dental nurse to cover maternity leave, working 4 days a week at our Whitley clinic. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and skilled workforce with a great team spirit.

The service has 7 clinics across Berkshire, treating patients with additional needs, including children, people with learning and physical disabilities, and the elderly. The dental nurse will be based at Berkshire Community Dental Clinic in Whitley but will also work at other clinics and in the domiciliary setting.

It is essential that the candidate can drive, has a UK driving license, and a car for travel between clinics and hospitals. The role offers excellent opportunities for gaining experience in treating patients under sedation and general anaesthetic.

Main Duties of the Job

  • Work in a multi-surgery clinic, having support from other colleagues.
  • Assist in the provision of dental care for children with high levels of dental disease and children and adults with additional needs.
  • Have the opportunity to provide care in the domiciliary setting.
  • Assist in the provision of care for patients under inhalation sedation.
  • Assist on general anesthetic sessions.

Working for Our Organisation

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust, rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Benefits of Working for Us

  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
  • 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell.
  • Generous NHS pension scheme.
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
  • 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme.
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services.
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants.
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, and armed forces community to support equality.
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave.
  • Free parking across Trust sites.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential Criteria

  • National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare.
  • Registered with the General Dental Council.

Desirable Criteria

  • Additional qualification.

Continuous Professional Development

Essential Criteria

  • Portfolio of evidence of CPD.

Previous Experience

Essential Criteria

  • To have worked as part of a dental team, general practice, hospital, other PDS/CDS providing chair-side duties.

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience of managing a dental clinic, including decontamination, health and safety, management of the clinic diary, and ordering consumables.
  • Other experiences relevant to CDS, such as working with the elderly, children, and patients with special needs.
  • Experience in working in secure establishments.
  • Experience in assisting clinicians when treating patients under sedation and/or general anaesthesia.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential Criteria

  • Communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Understand principles of confidentiality.
  • Organisational skills and initiative.
  • Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.
  • Excellent computer skills, including experience with dental software.
  • Ability to deal with emotional and distressing situations.

Additional Requirements

Essential Criteria

  • Current UK driving license.
  • Use of car for travel between clinics.
  • Ability to work outside normal working hours (given sufficient notice).

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