This fixed term maternity cover post is a great opportunity to join Somerset's Community Dental Service and make a meaningful difference to children and adults with additional needs and complex medical conditions. The service supports patients who are unable to access high street dentistry and require flexible, patient centered and reassuring care.
The post is full time (37.5 hours per week), although job share arrangements will be considered. For job share, applicants must be able to commit to a minimum of 2 or 3 days per week, with combined cover equating to five days.
Based primarily at Taunton Dental Access Centre, with occasional work at Bridgwater and Yeovil clinics, you will work alongside dentists and dental therapists delivering high quality care. You will play a key role in supporting patients, families and carers during dental treatment that can feel distressing or overwhelming.
Please contact Clea Carter, Senior Dental Nurse, on 01823 346116 or via clea.carter@somersetft.nhs.uk.
Main duties of the job
* Support dentists and dental therapists to deliver high quality, patient centred dental care to children and adults with additional needs and complex medical conditions.
* Assist with a range of clinical dental treatments, adapting care to meet individual patient needs and providing reassurance throughout appointments.
* Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control in line with Trust policies, ensuring a safe clinical environment at all times.
* Support patient safety, including assisting with medical emergencies where required.
* Work collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary Community Dental Service team to ensure care is delivered in a calm, flexible and compassionate manner.
* Contribute to the effective running of clinics based in Taunton, and occasionally Bridgwater and Yeovil, in line with service requirements.
* Uphold Trust policies, professional standards and values, contributing to a positive team culture focused on delivering excellent care to vulnerable patient groups.
Benefits
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Qualifications
* National Certificate of Dental Nurses or equivalent NVQ
* Full registration with the GDC
Experience
* Experience of working within Primary Dental Care and/or Community Dental Service and/or General Dental Services.
Additional Criteria
* Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.
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.
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