Band 4 Dental Nurse - Restorative 3 Department

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a detailed description of the role, please see attached Band 4 Qualified Dental Nurse job descriptions and person specifications.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• A Dental Nurse qualification that enables registration with the General Dental Council i.e. NVQ Level 3, Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing or Dental Nursing National Certificate in Dental Nursing / Gained entry onto GDC register via grand-parenting (pre 2008)
• Professional Registration with General Dental Council

Desirable criteria

• Post Qualification in Concious Sedation
• Other Dental Nursing post qualifications

Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant experience working as part of a dental team, e.g. General Practice, Hospital, other Primary Dental Services / Community Dental Services experiencing chair side duties

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with children, elderly, medically compromised patients, and patients with learning disabilities

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• To interact professionally with individuals
• Understand the principles of confidentiality
• Up to date knowledge in all areas of dental nursing
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
• Organisational skills
• Good general numeracy
• Good working knowledge of cross infection procedures
• Computer Skills
• Knowledge of dental procedures

UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship requirements

In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list -