Job summary
An exciting opportunity has
arisen for a caring, dedicated, adaptable and self-motivated Qualified Dental
Nurse who has excellent personal,
communication and clinical skills and works well within a team environment to
join our team across the Greater Manchester area of the Dental Network, such as Leigh,
Bolton, Stockport, Trafford, Tameside, Oldham, Bury & Rochdale clinics.
We are seeking candidates
who are experienced and hardworking. The successful candidate should be a
qualified Registered Dental Nurse and will possess excellent communication,
organisational and interpersonal skills.
This interesting and varied
role involves a range of clinical and admin duties.
Continued Professional
Development will be provided to support you in this role and to meet your
enhanced GDC/CPD requirements.
Main duties of the job
To provide assistance and support in a broad range
of clinical procedures to dentists, dental therapists/hygienists, dental students
and patients whilst maintaining high standards of care and infection prevention
and control.
To
work flexibly within the clinical specialism areas to meet the needs of the
network that provides specialised dental care on referral to people of all
ages, disabilities and special needs which make it impossible for them to
access treatment from an NHS general dental practitioner.
To ensure the best possible dental nursing care and
practice is delivered to all patients including those with complex medical
conditions, physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, mental ill health,
dementia, learning disabilities, autistic spectrum and behaviour which may present a challenge to those caring for them, and may include patients at end of life. this list is not exhaustive
To
work as part of the dental team to provide an efficient and effective dental
service
To
practice within the scope of a General Dental Council (GDC) registered dental nurse, and maintain
compliance with the GDC professional standards
About us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles.
Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.
At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our
NHS services in your local community.
They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and
promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
After all, values are about people and they were
created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important
to them
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and
promote independence in the healthcare we provide..
E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.
O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships
based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.
P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right
skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.
L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and
show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.
E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide
sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide chair side support to
clinicians during clinical assisting in the care and management of the patient
throughout the patients treatment journey, including pre operative and post
operative care of patients during Conscious Sedation (inhalation sedation or intravenous sedation) procedures
following appropriate training. To act as a chaperone at all times.
Routine involvement with children
and adult patients, challenging patient groups, including patients with complex
medical histories, mental health problems and learning difficulties, with
frequent exposure to blood and saliva, possible exposure to verbal and physical
aggression, and on occasion other bodily fluids e.g. vomit, urine and faeces.
Responsible for preparation and
organisation of clinical environments where clinical procedures will be
undertaken, clinical environments may also include hospital operating theatres
and recovery areas, and secure mental health units.
Demonstrate and maintain a high standard of infection prevention and
control at all times in accordance with Department of Health, Health Technical
Memorandum 01-05 Decontamination in primary care dental service.
To ensure accurate preparation and
presentation of dental materials, dressings, medicaments, instruments and
equipment as requested by the clinician.
Following appropriate accredited
training, provide support in Conscious Sedation (inhalation sedation/ I.V
sedation) procedures under the supervision and direction of the clinician.
Provide verbal and written pre- and post-operative advice/ instructions for
patients and carers which complement the actions of other team members.
Perform monitoring of the patients
physical signs prior to, during and post treatment, enabling early recognition
of condition changes and ensuring appropriate action is taken where appropriate
e.g. recovery after sedation or difficult procedures.
Check haemostasis is achieved prior to
patient discharge.
Recognise and participate in the
management of medical emergencies when required. Ensuring competence is
maintained on an annual basis, e.g. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic
Life Support (BLS) Immediate Life Support (ILS), Paediatric Life Support (PILS)
training.
Decontaminate, prepare and store dental
equipment and instruments following local and national decontamination policies
and procedures ensuring re-useable devices are maintained to a high standard in
accordance with HTM 01-05 Decontamination in primary care dental service
Perform and record validation test
procedures for decontamination and sterilisation equipment on a daily and
weekly basis, acting on and reporting faults to the appropriate person or
agency.
Prepare and decontaminate equipment and
pre/post prosthetic laboratory work ready for transportation when necessary.
Processing and storage of digital
dental radiographs and assisting in the correct procedure for dental
radiography, and where applicable process and develop non - digital
radiographs, complying with current Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR)
Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER) and Health & Safety
regulations.
Responsible for the
control and ordering of stock including all dental supplies, medical gases and
associated drugs as required. This may include where applicable the stock
control, monitoring, and receipt of Controlled Drugs in accordance with Trust
policies. Ensuring effective and efficient use of physical and financial
resources.
Where necessary following appropriate
training, provide support to clinicians undertaking epidemiological surveys
within schools and other establishments, including associated administration
duties, for example the planning, organising and preparation of the surveys and
data inputting survey results following surveys.
Be able in the case of clinical
enquiries to determine the nature and urgency and deal with or direct to the
appropriate person.
Provide and receive patient identifiable
information which may be complex and sensitive ensuring patient confidentiality
is not compromised.
Communicate effectively with
clinicians, staff, other healthcare professionals, professional bodies and
external organisations/agencies.
Foster an environment of mutual support
and respect for all team members, promoting teamwork and high morale.
Relieve/provide cover/assist at other
clinics and activities within reasonable distance from base clinic when
required to meet the needs of the Service.
To always practice in accordance with
the GDC Standards for the Dental Team in order that a safe and quality
service is provided, and to be accountable for own actions when delivering
dental nursing care.
Maintain GDC professional registration
on annual basis.
Be responsible for maintaining own
continuing professional development in accordance with GDC CPD requirements,
contributing to the formation of own objectives and personal development plan.
Demonstrate awareness of legislation,
for example safeguarding children, safeguarding vulnerable adults, mental
health issues and act appropriately when required.
To participate in in-service training
as appropriate.
To assist/support in the induction and
training of new staff, and on occasion work experience visitors. May also
include familiarisation support/locality inductions for less experienced staff
or staff that are covering clinic they do not normally work at.
To exercise good personal time
management, punctuality and consistent and reliable attendance.
To be appropriately dressed within the
clinical environment in adherence to the Trusts Uniform and Dress Code policy
and to act in accordance with the Trusts Employee Code of Conduct
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide chair side support to
clinicians during clinical assisting in the care and management of the patient
throughout the patients treatment journey, including pre operative and post
operative care of patients during Conscious Sedation (inhalation sedation or intravenous sedation) procedures
following appropriate training. To act as a chaperone at all times.
Routine involvement with children
and adult patients, challenging patient groups, including patients with complex
medical histories, mental health problems and learning difficulties, with
frequent exposure to blood and saliva, possible exposure to verbal and physical
aggression, and on occasion other bodily fluids e.g. vomit, urine and faeces.
Responsible for preparation and
organisation of clinical environments where clinical procedures will be
undertaken, clinical environments may also include hospital operating theatres
and recovery areas, and secure mental health units.
Demonstrate and maintain a high standard of infection prevention and
control at all times in accordance with Department of Health, Health Technical
Memorandum 01-05 Decontamination in primary care dental service.
To ensure accurate preparation and
presentation of dental materials, dressings, medicaments, instruments and
equipment as requested by the clinician.
Following appropriate accredited
training, provide support in Conscious Sedation (inhalation sedation/ I.V
sedation) procedures under the supervision and direction of the clinician.
Provide verbal and written pre- and post-operative advice/ instructions for
patients and carers which complement the actions of other team members.
Perform monitoring of the patients
physical signs prior to, during and post treatment, enabling early recognition
of condition changes and ensuring appropriate action is taken where appropriate
e.g. recovery after sedation or difficult procedures.
Check haemostasis is achieved prior to
patient discharge.
Recognise and participate in the
management of medical emergencies when required. Ensuring competence is
maintained on an annual basis, e.g. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic
Life Support (BLS) Immediate Life Support (ILS), Paediatric Life Support (PILS)
training.
Decontaminate, prepare and store dental
equipment and instruments following local and national decontamination policies
and procedures ensuring re-useable devices are maintained to a high standard in
accordance with HTM 01-05 Decontamination in primary care dental service
Perform and record validation test
procedures for decontamination and sterilisation equipment on a daily and
weekly basis, acting on and reporting faults to the appropriate person or
agency.
Prepare and decontaminate equipment and
pre/post prosthetic laboratory work ready for transportation when necessary.
Processing and storage of digital
dental radiographs and assisting in the correct procedure for dental
radiography, and where applicable process and develop non - digital
radiographs, complying with current Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR)
Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER) and Health & Safety
regulations.
Responsible for the
control and ordering of stock including all dental supplies, medical gases and
associated drugs as required. This may include where applicable the stock
control, monitoring, and receipt of Controlled Drugs in accordance with Trust
policies. Ensuring effective and efficient use of physical and financial
resources.
Where necessary following appropriate
training, provide support to clinicians undertaking epidemiological surveys
within schools and other establishments, including associated administration
duties, for example the planning, organising and preparation of the surveys and
data inputting survey results following surveys.
Be able in the case of clinical
enquiries to determine the nature and urgency and deal with or direct to the
appropriate person.
Provide and receive patient identifiable
information which may be complex and sensitive ensuring patient confidentiality
is not compromised.
Communicate effectively with
clinicians, staff, other healthcare professionals, professional bodies and
external organisations/agencies.
Foster an environment of mutual support
and respect for all team members, promoting teamwork and high morale.
Relieve/provide cover/assist at other
clinics and activities within reasonable distance from base clinic when
required to meet the needs of the Service.
To always practice in accordance with
the GDC Standards for the Dental Team in order that a safe and quality
service is provided, and to be accountable for own actions when delivering
dental nursing care.
Maintain GDC professional registration
on annual basis.
Be responsible for maintaining own
continuing professional development in accordance with GDC CPD requirements,
contributing to the formation of own objectives and personal development plan.
Demonstrate awareness of legislation,
for example safeguarding children, safeguarding vulnerable adults, mental
health issues and act appropriately when required.
To participate in in-service training
as appropriate.
To assist/support in the induction and
training of new staff, and on occasion work experience visitors. May also
include familiarisation support/locality inductions for less experienced staff
or staff that are covering clinic they do not normally work at.
To exercise good personal time
management, punctuality and consistent and reliable attendance.
To be appropriately dressed within the
clinical environment in adherence to the Trusts Uniform and Dress Code policy
and to act in accordance with the Trusts Employee Code of Conduct
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with the General Dental Council
- General Dental Council recognised qualification, e.g. NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing, or City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing, or Higher Education Certificate in Dental Nursing, or Foundation Degree in Dental Nursing
- Willing to work towards Conscious Sedation qualification
Desirable
- NEBDN post- qualification in the following areas of practice
- Special Care Dental Nursing, Conscious Sedation, Oral Health or
- Dental Radiography
Additional Criteria
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
- Working Conditions:
- Frequent exposure to bodily fluids e.g. blood, saliva.
- Frequent contact with patients with significant physical and mental disabilities.
- Contact with patients with challenging behaviours.
- Dealing with staff and patient conflicts.
- Exposure to secondary smoking when visiting patient homes.
- Physical Effort:
- Frequent requirement for sitting/standing in restricted position.
- Manual handling skills required when moving patients, heavy bags, bulky equipment, moving stock orders.
- Mental Effort:
- Ability to maintain concentration during periods of assistance to Dental Clinicians and patients.
- Problem solving.
- Emotional Effort:
- Ability to remain calm & reassuring during difficult situations in the dental surgery, and other sites.
- Non-judgemental, good listening skills when handling staff problems.
- Confidentiality.
- Diplomacy.
- Freedom to Act:
- Able to act independently within scope of responsibility.
- Ability to manage own work; work is managed rather than supervised.
Additional Questions
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
- If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship:
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as a dental nurse
- Experience and knowledge of wide range of dental procedures
- Evidence of professional development/ updated/current knowledge and learning
- Proven experience of ability to work within a team and to work using own initiative
Desirable
- Previous experience working within an NHS organisation
- Conscious sedation experience and /or General Anaesthetic experience, Minor Oral Surgery experience
- Care of patients with a range of disabilities including medical, physical or learning disabilities, mental health, dental phobia/anxiety
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with the General Dental Council
- General Dental Council recognised qualification, e.g. NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing, or City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing, or Higher Education Certificate in Dental Nursing, or Foundation Degree in Dental Nursing
- Willing to work towards Conscious Sedation qualification
Desirable
- NEBDN post- qualification in the following areas of practice
- Special Care Dental Nursing, Conscious Sedation, Oral Health or
- Dental Radiography
Additional Criteria
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
- Working Conditions:
- Frequent exposure to bodily fluids e.g. blood, saliva.
- Frequent contact with patients with significant physical and mental disabilities.
- Contact with patients with challenging behaviours.
- Dealing with staff and patient conflicts.
- Exposure to secondary smoking when visiting patient homes.
- Physical Effort:
- Frequent requirement for sitting/standing in restricted position.
- Manual handling skills required when moving patients, heavy bags, bulky equipment, moving stock orders.
- Mental Effort:
- Ability to maintain concentration during periods of assistance to Dental Clinicians and patients.
- Problem solving.
- Emotional Effort:
- Ability to remain calm & reassuring during difficult situations in the dental surgery, and other sites.
- Non-judgemental, good listening skills when handling staff problems.
- Confidentiality.
- Diplomacy.
- Freedom to Act:
- Able to act independently within scope of responsibility.
- Ability to manage own work; work is managed rather than supervised.
Additional Questions
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
- If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship:
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as a dental nurse
- Experience and knowledge of wide range of dental procedures
- Evidence of professional development/ updated/current knowledge and learning
- Proven experience of ability to work within a team and to work using own initiative
Desirable
- Previous experience working within an NHS organisation
- Conscious sedation experience and /or General Anaesthetic experience, Minor Oral Surgery experience
- Care of patients with a range of disabilities including medical, physical or learning disabilities, mental health, dental phobia/anxiety
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).