Dental Nurse

3 months ago

Barnstaple, United Kingdom Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for a Registered Band 4 Dental Nurse to join our Maxillofacial/Oral Surgery and Orthodontic team at the NDDH. The successful candidate must have a recognised Dental Nurse qualification and be GDC registered.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Dental Nurse to enhance their skills and gain experience within a hospital setting. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will need to be approachable, act as a role model and work effectively within a team.

We are looking for someone who identifies with our trust values and is passionate about upholding the high standards of care we thrive to achieve. This position offers an exciting chance to make a meaningful impact while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to advance your career in dental nursing, we encourage you to apply.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Orthodontic department

The Orthodontic team at the NDDH consists of two Orthodontic Consultants, a Lab Technician and Dental Nurses who run these clinics twice a week at the NDDH. The Orthodontists work closely with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons to look after patients with a variety of problems, including ectopic or impacted teeth, or severe jaw deformity. Many orthodontic problems are developmental, which means a high proportion of our patients are growing children. Patients undergo treatment with fixed and removal appliances.

Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery

The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery team at the NDDH comprises of 3 Consultants, one Associate Specialist and 4 staff grades and this is supported by the Surgical Outpatient department, with our own dedicated Dental Nursing staff. The clinics are held daily. We also work closely with the Emergency department seeing and treating these patients. The team see and treat patients who have the following conditions head and neck cancers, salivary gland diseases, facial disproportion, facial pain, temporomandibular joint disorders, impacted teeth, cysts and tumours of the jaws as well as numerous problems affecting the oral mucosa such as mouth ulcers and infections and babies with tongue ties.

Working Pattern: hours per week. 3 shifts per week, Monday to Friday.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers).

For further information please contact: Dianne Cooper, Dental Nurse Team Manager on

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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