This is to cover maternity leave; the position may be changed to a permanent post at the end of the maternity leave period.
As a 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.
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. 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.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to maintain high standards of clinical work whilst carrying out dental nurse duties and to offer a high level of care for our cohort group. Job responsibilities
Alongside all routine dental nursing duties, you will: 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. Work at any of the Special Care Dental Service sites throughout Hertfordshire to cover staff sickness/annual leave/study leave as required. Be prepared for varying lengths of time in restricted positions and respond to unexpected changes in treatment plans, which may involve the movement of bulky heavy equipment (e.g., hoists). Handle occasional direct exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances, such as during the treatment of very sick children or patients with challenging behavior. 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 defense against COVID-19. We encourage post-qualification progression, especially in Oral Health, and aim to support band 4 nurses to complete the OH certificate to be part of the OH team and carry out nurse-led clinics. Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Registration with General Dental Council Dental Nursing Qualification - National Certificate or NVQ Level 3 Experience and Knowledge
Proven knowledge of IT systems, accessing emails, and data entry. Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and ethical guidelines. Up-to-date knowledge of current professional issues, policies, and procedures. Experience working with adults and children with a range of additional needs. Knowledge of dental software. Skills and Abilities
Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate with patients who may have barriers to understanding. Evidence of working as part of a team. Ability to work on own initiative. Proven organizational skills. Ability to deal with patients who are extremely nervous and/or phobic. Other
Hold a full, valid, UK driving license and have access to a car for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). 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. Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 per annum pro rata.
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You will be expected to maintain high standards of clinical work whilst carrying out dental nurse duties and to offer a high level of care for our cohort group. Job responsibilities
Alongside all routine dental nursing duties, you will: 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. Work at any of the Special Care Dental Service sites throughout Hertfordshire to cover staff sickness/annual leave/study leave as required. Be prepared for varying lengths of time in restricted positions and respond to unexpected changes in treatment plans, which may involve the movement of bulky heavy equipment (e.g., hoists). Handle occasional direct exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances, such as during the treatment of very sick children or patients with challenging behavior. 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 defense against COVID-19. We encourage post-qualification progression, especially in Oral Health, and aim to support band 4 nurses to complete the OH certificate to be part of the OH team and carry out nurse-led clinics. Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Registration with General Dental Council Dental Nursing Qualification - National Certificate or NVQ Level 3 Experience and Knowledge
Proven knowledge of IT systems, accessing emails, and data entry. Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and ethical guidelines. Up-to-date knowledge of current professional issues, policies, and procedures. Experience working with adults and children with a range of additional needs. Knowledge of dental software. Skills and Abilities
Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate with patients who may have barriers to understanding. Evidence of working as part of a team. Ability to work on own initiative. Proven organizational skills. Ability to deal with patients who are extremely nervous and/or phobic. Other
Hold a full, valid, UK driving license and have access to a car for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). 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. Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 per annum pro rata.
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