Dental Nurse

The post holder will work clinically with a dentist or therapist and carry out decontamination duties, as part of the dental nursing team.

Good clinical and patient-management skills will enable the post-holder to achieve a high level of personal job satisfaction and provide excellent patient care.

For full details of the post , please refer to the job description.

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Essential: - Registered dental nurse qualification - National Diploma in Dental Nursing (NEBDN) or equivalent; - General Dental Council Registration - DCP register; - Evidence of continual professional development relevant to post; - Competency in literacy and numeracy

Desirable: - Post dental nursing certification; - Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing; - Certificate in Dental Radiology; - Certificate in Special Care Dentistry; - Certificate in Oral Health Education; - Extended duties in dental nursing

Essential: - Ability to undertake routine dental nursing tasks and procedures, with under pinning knowledge and skills.; - Demonstrable knowledge of Department of Health guidelines HTM01-05; - Understanding of; GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), mental capacity act, consent to treatment & record keeping.; - Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.; - Good organisational and time management skills.; - Ability to work within templated appointment times; - Computer literacy; - Experience of inputting to dental software applications - e.g. charting

Essential: - Assisting in the delivery of dental treatment to adult and paediatric patients with complex care needs; - Assisting and supporting paediatric patients undergoing routine dental treatment e.g. exodontia; - Previous experience of working in NHS dentistry; - Demonstrates own activities/provides clinical supervision to less experienced staff; - Accountable for own professional actions: not directly supervised.

Desirable: - Supported in an acute setting/facility - e.g. theatre; - Delivery of oral health messages in line with current Delivering Better Oral Health toolkit; - Clinically assisting in the delivery of dental treatment during inhalation sedation and monitoring of the patient

Essential: - Flexibility and adaptability; - Adapt to change in clinical situations and respond accordingly; - To cover clinics in other areas as required to ensure business continuity

Desirable: - Have an understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs)

Essential: - Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question

Essential: - Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details