Employer: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: County Hospital
Town: Stafford
Salary: £28,407 - £34,581 Pro Rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/02/2025 23:59
Band 4/5
Job Overview
A Full-time position has arisen for a Specialised Dental Nurse to work within the Oral Maxillofacial/Orthodontic Department at County Hospital. As a Qualified Specialised Dental Nurse, you will be responsible for supporting the service in ensuring that our service users’ needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. The post holder is required to hold a recognised Dental Nursing qualification, be GDC registered, and have essential post qualifications in Dental Radiography and Oral Health Education Certificate post-registration qualification. You must be able to prepare, organise and maintain the highest standards of care in the clinical environment for Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics at County Hospital. You should be flexible with a professional manner and possess excellent communication skills. You will work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team ensuring that the needs of the patients are placed at the centre of care delivery. In return, we will encourage your professional development by ensuring you gain experience in all aspects of our service, whilst enhancing your skills and knowledge through a personal development plan with access to educational resources both locally and beyond. The post is situated at County Hospital Stafford but you would be expected to cross cover at Royal Stoke; some evening and weekend work may be required. Main Duties of the Job
We are seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Specialised Dental Nurse to work within the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery/Orthodontic Department. The applicant must hold: The British National Examining Board for Dental Surgery Assistants’ Certificate / NEBDN / NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Dental Nursing, Certificate in Dental Radiography. Band: Band 5. This is a band 4 post until such time as the post holder gains 2 years’ experience within the department for progression to Band 5 to occur. This is a multidisciplinary department which requires a Specialised Dental Nurse to work within the specialities Oral Maxillofacial, Orthodontic and Restorative providing nurse-led clinics. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be reliable, highly motivated, using their own initiative and work well within a team. They will need to have a supportive, caring attitude and be committed to providing the highest level of care to our patients. Working for Our Organisation
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM, and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM creates and encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return, we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients, and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, we know that investing in, supporting, and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Person Specification
Qualifications
Oral Health Education Certificate NEBDN Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing Registered with the General Dental Council Orthodontic Nursing Certificate Level 1 (Core) Training in Dental CBCT Certificate Experience
Experience and relevant knowledge in specific specialist areas of Maxillofacial, Orthodontics, and Restorative Knowledge of confidentiality / Data Protection Act Ability to prioritise appropriately and work with minimal supervision High standard of chair-side nursing Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Basic computer literacy, including confidence using a PC and handheld devices to record patient information Competent domestic skills, including cleaning and organisation Well motivated Commitment to working with the multidisciplinary team Prepared to work across the departments/sites Evidence of continual professional development Flexible with working hours Understanding of Hospital Policies and Procedures Hospital computer system Planning and organisational skills Important Information About Your Application All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies. New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check. We work with ‘trac.jobs’ to support our recruitment process. If you have any queries regarding this please read this privacy notice. University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community. We will communicate with you regarding your job application via email. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee the security of any emails sent/received via non-encrypted format. If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help. At UHNM, we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles; on this occasion, we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay! If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications. If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of application to ensure sufficient time for the recruitment and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role. Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Job Overview
A Full-time position has arisen for a Specialised Dental Nurse to work within the Oral Maxillofacial/Orthodontic Department at County Hospital. As a Qualified Specialised Dental Nurse, you will be responsible for supporting the service in ensuring that our service users’ needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. The post holder is required to hold a recognised Dental Nursing qualification, be GDC registered, and have essential post qualifications in Dental Radiography and Oral Health Education Certificate post-registration qualification. You must be able to prepare, organise and maintain the highest standards of care in the clinical environment for Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics at County Hospital. You should be flexible with a professional manner and possess excellent communication skills. You will work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team ensuring that the needs of the patients are placed at the centre of care delivery. In return, we will encourage your professional development by ensuring you gain experience in all aspects of our service, whilst enhancing your skills and knowledge through a personal development plan with access to educational resources both locally and beyond. The post is situated at County Hospital Stafford but you would be expected to cross cover at Royal Stoke; some evening and weekend work may be required. Main Duties of the Job
We are seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Specialised Dental Nurse to work within the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery/Orthodontic Department. The applicant must hold: The British National Examining Board for Dental Surgery Assistants’ Certificate / NEBDN / NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Dental Nursing, Certificate in Dental Radiography. Band: Band 5. This is a band 4 post until such time as the post holder gains 2 years’ experience within the department for progression to Band 5 to occur. This is a multidisciplinary department which requires a Specialised Dental Nurse to work within the specialities Oral Maxillofacial, Orthodontic and Restorative providing nurse-led clinics. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be reliable, highly motivated, using their own initiative and work well within a team. They will need to have a supportive, caring attitude and be committed to providing the highest level of care to our patients. Working for Our Organisation
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM, and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM creates and encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return, we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients, and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, we know that investing in, supporting, and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Person Specification
Qualifications
Oral Health Education Certificate NEBDN Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing Registered with the General Dental Council Orthodontic Nursing Certificate Level 1 (Core) Training in Dental CBCT Certificate Experience
Experience and relevant knowledge in specific specialist areas of Maxillofacial, Orthodontics, and Restorative Knowledge of confidentiality / Data Protection Act Ability to prioritise appropriately and work with minimal supervision High standard of chair-side nursing Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Basic computer literacy, including confidence using a PC and handheld devices to record patient information Competent domestic skills, including cleaning and organisation Well motivated Commitment to working with the multidisciplinary team Prepared to work across the departments/sites Evidence of continual professional development Flexible with working hours Understanding of Hospital Policies and Procedures Hospital computer system Planning and organisational skills Important Information About Your Application All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies. New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check. We work with ‘trac.jobs’ to support our recruitment process. If you have any queries regarding this please read this privacy notice. University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community. We will communicate with you regarding your job application via email. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee the security of any emails sent/received via non-encrypted format. If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help. At UHNM, we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles; on this occasion, we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay! If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications. If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of application to ensure sufficient time for the recruitment and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role. Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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