Dental Nurse - Band 4 Permanent: Part Time - 22.5 sessions per week (Maybe required to work on weekends) We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible, and competent Dental Nurse to join our Special Care Dental Service. We are based across 5 sites in Bromley, Bexley, and Greenwich. The successful candidate will ideally be based at 1 or 2 sites on a regular basis but may be asked to cover for colleagues at different sites. A valid driving licence and access to a car is essential for this position. The successful applicants must have an appropriate qualification in Dental Nursing and be registered with the General Dental Council. Excellent communication skills, compassion, empathy, good organisational skills, IT skills, and being a team player are integral to this post. Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached job description to review the duties and responsibilities relating to this job role. We aim to provide high-quality dental care for our special needs patients and children who are referred to our service. We carry out domiciliary visits to meet the needs of the patients in their own settings. We also provide treatment under conscious sedation. Any previous experience of conscious sedation will be desirable. The successful candidate will be given an opportunity to progress in conscious sedation (RA training). Bromley Healthcare will be happy to pay for the course. Person specification
Qualifications
Professional Registration-GDC Nursing Recognised by the General Dental Council Hospital, National Certificate or N.V.Q. Level 3 Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Indemnity cover Radiography /OHE Skills
Excellent communicator with sympathetic and understanding attitude. Familiarity with computers Knowledge of infection control Current UK drivers’ license with access to a car for work purposes Knowledge of work of GDC & Salaried Dental Service and working with Dental Therapists Working knowledge of use of Dental Software systems Membership of relevant professional associations e.g. BADN Experience
Experience of Dental Nursing Work with a range of patients including adults and children Experience of General Dental Practice, broad-based Community Dental Practice or Emergency Dental Work in areas of social exclusion and with multi-ethnic populations Work with clients requiring good patient skills particularly anxious children and adults with special needs Information Technology
Good IT Skills Working knowledge of use of Dental Software Systems We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination. Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions. We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a six-month probationary period. Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co-owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees. 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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