Qualified Dental Nurse for Restorative Dentistry

The qualified dental nurse is an integral member of the dental team. They play an important role in the provision of dental services and the effective operation of the dental institute and outreach facilities.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Essential: - A Dental Nurse qualification recognized by the GDC as a route to qualification

Desirable: - Post Certificate Qualification in Conscious Sedation Dental Nursing

Essential: - Good level of experience working as a qualified Dental Nurse

Desirable: - Previous experience within a hospital or similar setting

Essential: - GDC Registration; - Evidence of continued professional development

Essential: - Ability to work under pressure and prioritise care; - Ability to monitor the quality of own and others work; - Ability to identify and access the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others

Essential: - Demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge; - Ability to identify own learning needs and interests; - Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to be able to carry out current job role; - Ability to identify how to manage risks and to support others to manage risk.