Dental Nurse

1 month ago

Crawley, United Kingdom Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Dental Nurse to join our team.

Special Care Dental Services prides itself in providing an exceptional level of service to its service users and we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person who is able to work, learn and actively contribute within our team. You must have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to providing the highest levels of service to customers.

If you are looking for a challenge and want to join a dynamic team in a friendly and pro-active Trust then this is the role for you.

To work closely with Consultants, Specialists, Dental Officers and Dental Therapists to ensure the smooth running of the service and high standards in patient care To be prepared to travel to any clinic site within regional area as required by the Senior Dental Nurse Manager or Dental Nurse Manager Perform a range of work activities appropriate to that of an experienced or qualified dental nurse Maintenance of dental equipment To ensure clinic meets all Health & Safety requirements and precautions, including quality assurance, decontamination of instruments and maintenance of equipment. To carry out reception/administration duties To provide advice to patients and public on oral health matters. Responsible in following Trust Policy & local protocol

Main duties of the job

To maintain high professional standards with a commitment to compulsory & continual professional development, as outlined by GDC and as applicable to Statutory Registration Liaise with doctors, dentists and care staff in clinics, hospitals and residential homes respecting their particular contributions within the care team Maintain accurate, computerised and paper dental records of patients to comply with the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust policies To conform to all Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust and Special Care Dentistry policies, procedures and guidelines Provide nursing cover at short notice and possibly for an extended period at any clinic throughout the county/ within regional area), (including the administrative responsibilities usually undertaken by the dental nurse in post) if alternate cover cannot be appointed Participate in supervision in line with trust policy Participate in evidence collation for The Care Quality Commission (CQC)

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.

We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.

Why work for us?

Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options Excellent training and development opportunities Research opportunities Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description and Person Specification

Sussex Community FT - Special Care Dental Service is looking to recruit enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated Qualified Dental Nurses to work at busy dental clinic based at Crawley hospital, there is also a requirement to support our other dental clinics across Sussex.

We are looking for enthusiastic dental nurses who have excellent interpersonal, communication and clinical skills, who work well within a team environment to support the needs of other dental colleagues.

We provide Special Care dentistry across five sites within West Sussex and East Sussex for adults and children with additional needs in a variety of settings including Hospitals, community dental clinics, and domiciliary care.

Continued Professional Development is also provided to support you in your role and to help meet current GDC/CPD requirements.

If you are looking for a new challenge and want to join a dynamic team in a friendly and pro-active Trust then this is the role for you.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate effective communication skills Ability to work well within a team and be able to support colleagues, prioritising tasks, and working well under pressure

Desirable

Working knowledge of IT systems, reception duties, customer service and dental software

Qualifications

Essential

oNEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing or equivalent and post qualification or working towards oGDC Registrant

Experience

Essential

oGood understanding of decontamination and infection control procedures

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