We are looking for a registered dental nurse with an additional post qualification in OH/IV or Radiography.
You will be required to use your post qualification to benefit the needs of our service users.
As a band 5 registered dental nurse for HCT, you will be responsible for supporting the dental team to ensure the service user's needs are met through high-quality dental care. As a specialist service for patients with additional needs, you will offer a patient-centered approach.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to maintain high standards of clinical work while assisting both the dentist during routine clinical appointments and nurse-led clinics. We offer a high level of care for our cohort group. You will be expected to manage and run nurse-led clinics using your post qualification in OH/IV or Radiography to support and maintain the needs of our patients. Thank you for choosing to work for the Special Care Dental service within HCT. You will find it a great place to work with many benefits offered. We provide all the support and finance to maintain your mandatory training and CPD. We have a vacancy for a band 5 role at our Hemel Hempstead clinic. About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff. We put our patients, their families, and carers at the center of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring, and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages. We don't want you to miss out, so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now. You've made a great decision to apply to join HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you. Job description
Job responsibilities
Alongside all routine dental nursing duties, you will: Carry out nurse-led clinics using your post qualification in Oral health or Radiography or assisting during IV clinics. As a band 5 nurse, you will be required to see a minimum number of patients within the nurse-led clinic to maintain your band 5 status. Assist the dental surgeon in the provision of a complete range of NHS dental care, including treatment under inhalation sedation, general anaesthesia, or IV sedation where appropriate. Accurately record treatment using the R4 dental electronic system, including charting from the dentist's instructions at the time of treatment. Participate in the annual individual performance review process. Carry out other appropriate duties commensurate with the post, e.g., school visits, home visits, and Epidemiology. Your base will be specified, but you will be expected to work at any of the Special Care Dental Service sites throughout Hertfordshire to cover staff sickness, annual leave, or study leave when required. There may be the need for you to sit or stand in restricted positions and be able to respond to unexpected changes in the treatment plan. This may involve the movement of bulky heavy equipment, e.g., hoists. There will be occasional direct exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances, such as during the treatment of very sick children or patients with challenging behaviour. While it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Dental Nursing Qualification - National Certificate or NVQ Level 3 Post qualification in Oral Health/Radiography or IV sedation held for a minimum of 2 years Registration with General Dental Council. Full UK driving licence Experience and Knowledge
Essential
Evidence-based experience gained from post qualification Evidence-based knowledge of IT systems, accessing emails, data entry. Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and ethical guidelines Desirable
Experience working with adults and children with a range of additional needs. Skills and Abilities
Essential
Good communication skills, including being able to communicate with patients who may have barriers to understanding. Ability to work as part of a team. Evidence of working on own initiative. Proven organisational skills. Ability to deal with patients who are extremely nervous and/or phobic. Evidence of a patient log to evidence the direct patient-facing aspect of their role. Desirable
Effective interpersonal skills. Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Address
Marlowes Health and Wellbeing 39-41 Marlowes Hemel Hempstead HP1 1LD Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 812-25-LLB5-DENT-D
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You will be expected to maintain high standards of clinical work while assisting both the dentist during routine clinical appointments and nurse-led clinics. We offer a high level of care for our cohort group. You will be expected to manage and run nurse-led clinics using your post qualification in OH/IV or Radiography to support and maintain the needs of our patients. Thank you for choosing to work for the Special Care Dental service within HCT. You will find it a great place to work with many benefits offered. We provide all the support and finance to maintain your mandatory training and CPD. We have a vacancy for a band 5 role at our Hemel Hempstead clinic. About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff. We put our patients, their families, and carers at the center of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring, and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages. We don't want you to miss out, so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now. You've made a great decision to apply to join HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you. Job description
Job responsibilities
Alongside all routine dental nursing duties, you will: Carry out nurse-led clinics using your post qualification in Oral health or Radiography or assisting during IV clinics. As a band 5 nurse, you will be required to see a minimum number of patients within the nurse-led clinic to maintain your band 5 status. Assist the dental surgeon in the provision of a complete range of NHS dental care, including treatment under inhalation sedation, general anaesthesia, or IV sedation where appropriate. Accurately record treatment using the R4 dental electronic system, including charting from the dentist's instructions at the time of treatment. Participate in the annual individual performance review process. Carry out other appropriate duties commensurate with the post, e.g., school visits, home visits, and Epidemiology. Your base will be specified, but you will be expected to work at any of the Special Care Dental Service sites throughout Hertfordshire to cover staff sickness, annual leave, or study leave when required. There may be the need for you to sit or stand in restricted positions and be able to respond to unexpected changes in the treatment plan. This may involve the movement of bulky heavy equipment, e.g., hoists. There will be occasional direct exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances, such as during the treatment of very sick children or patients with challenging behaviour. While it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Dental Nursing Qualification - National Certificate or NVQ Level 3 Post qualification in Oral Health/Radiography or IV sedation held for a minimum of 2 years Registration with General Dental Council. Full UK driving licence Experience and Knowledge
Essential
Evidence-based experience gained from post qualification Evidence-based knowledge of IT systems, accessing emails, data entry. Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and ethical guidelines Desirable
Experience working with adults and children with a range of additional needs. Skills and Abilities
Essential
Good communication skills, including being able to communicate with patients who may have barriers to understanding. Ability to work as part of a team. Evidence of working on own initiative. Proven organisational skills. Ability to deal with patients who are extremely nervous and/or phobic. Evidence of a patient log to evidence the direct patient-facing aspect of their role. Desirable
Effective interpersonal skills. Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Address
Marlowes Health and Wellbeing 39-41 Marlowes Hemel Hempstead HP1 1LD Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 812-25-LLB5-DENT-D
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