Dental Nurse Higher Level

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Higher Level Dental Nurse to join the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontic Department at Salford Royal Hospital.
You must be registered with the General Dental Council and hold a recognised Dental Nursing qualification. A post qualification certificate in Dental Radiography and/or Dental Conscious Sedation is essential. Experience within Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics is highly desirable.
The successful candidate will provide specialist dental nursing support across Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics, delivering high quality care to a diverse patient group, including those with complex medical, physical, sensory and learning needs. The role offers the opportunity to utilise and develop enhanced clinical skills, working closely with consultants, specialty doctors, trainees and the wider multidisciplinary team.

As a Higher Level Dental Nurse, you will play a key role in supporting service delivery, undertaking nurse-led activities, quality assurance processes, patient education, supervision of learners and contributing to the ongoing development of the department

Main duties of the job

Deliver high quality specialist dental nursing care within Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontic services. Provide chairside support for a wide range of dental and surgical procedures, including complex treatments and intravenous sedation. Undertake dental radiography in accordance with IR(ME)R regulations and departmental protocols. Support nurse-led clinics including oral health promotion, radiography and pre-operative assessment clinics. Provide patients and carers with specialist advice, education and pre and post-operative instructions. Maintain quality assurance processes relating to radiography, medical emergency equipment, dental equipment and infection prevention and control. Support the management and organisation of clinics, ensuring effective use of resources and maintaining high standards of patient care. Supervise, support and mentor dental nursing colleagues, apprentices and learners within the clinical environment. Contribute to audit, service improvement initiatives and the development of clinical policies and procedures. Support the day-to-day running of the department.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job description
Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• Registered with the General Dental Council
• National Examining Board for Dental Nurses Certificate or equivalent
• Post Qualification in Conscious Sedation
• Post Qualification in Dental radiography

Desirable

• NEBDN Post qualification in: Oral Health
• Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing
• Dental impression taking

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Experience of Oral Surgery Dental Nursing
• Experience of Orthodontic Dental Nursing
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• experience of working within a hospital environment

Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• Registered with the General Dental Council
• National Examining Board for Dental Nurses Certificate or equivalent
• Post Qualification in Conscious Sedation
• Post Qualification in Dental radiography

Desirable

• NEBDN Post qualification in: Oral Health
• Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing
• Dental impression taking

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Experience of Oral Surgery Dental Nursing
• Experience of Orthodontic Dental Nursing
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• experience of working within a hospital environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Oral Surgery & Orthodontic Department

Stott Lane

Salford

M68HD

United Kingdom

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