Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Deputy Dental Nurse Manger to join the Maxillofacial and Dental team. To provide effective expertise, advice and support to all ward/department teams and ensure the provision of high-quality care to children, young people and their families on a fixed term 1 year secondment. Providing high standards of clinical care and support to all staff grades. The role involves the preparation and maintenance of the clinical areas including stocks of materials and equipment and collecting and inputting data into the patient administration system. Ensuring the safe, effective and efficient management of the department within allocated resources. Undertaking delegated responsibility for the unit in the absence of the Dental Nurse Manager.
To be considered for this role you must be a registered Dental Nurse with excellent clinical skills with relevant background in Dental Nursing. It is essential to have demonstrable experience of taking charge of a Dental clinical unit and show qualities of a team leader and role model.
Main duties of the job
* We are looking for an individual who is ready for the next move in their career and demonstrates a desire to deliver a positive patient experience, actively involved in the support of the future developments of the service and promotes the effective flow of patients through the department.
* You will have support and opportunity to work closely with the department manager, assistant service managers, and service manager
* To provide clinical co-leadership to the dental nursing team and ensure the provision of high-quality dental nursing care to children and families.
* To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner.
* To assist in the safe, effective and efficient management of the department within allocated resources.
* To promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence-based practice.
* To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Department Manager.
* To be familiar with and adopt the principles of the NHS Chief Nursing Officers vision for Compassion
In Practice (NHS Commissioning Board Dec 2012).
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Working for our organisation
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria
* Our Always values
* Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
* Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
* Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
* Registered Dental Nurse (national certificate of dental nursing or GDC accepted equivalent)
* Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
* Post Qualification Certificate in Sedation/Implantology/Radiography
Desirable criteria
* Leadership or management training /attendance on a clinical leadership programme
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
* Thorough specialty knowledge relevant to the department
* Understanding of professional and current issues in children’s dentistry
* Understanding of audit and research methodologies
* Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
* Handling safeguarding issues according to Trust policies
* Take part in regular appraisals
* Awareness of equality and diversity
* Knowledge of clinical governance, safety, and Infection control
* Expert knowledge in identifying safeguarding issues
Desirable criteria
* Demonstrable experience of taking charge of a department and deputising for the department Dental Sister.
* Previous experience of research and audit
* Experience of problem solving and escalating
* Knowledge of national nursing and children’s agenda
* Knowledge of Evidence based dentistry tool kit for prevention
* Previous experience in the relevant specialty of post (preferably in an NHS setting)
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
* Interest in caring for patients with complex Orthodontic, Paediatric and Maxillofacial needs
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Able to problem solve and initiate change
* Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
* Ability to delegate and prioritise
* Able to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams
* Demonstrates compassion in practice
* Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
* Evidence of experience working with a wide range of dental procedures
Desirable criteria
* Excellent leadership and organisational skills
* Excellent teaching, training, and preceptorship skills
* Ability to work with an Electronic Patient Integrated Care record system
* Administration of inhalation sedation
* Perform intra-oral scanning on patients
* Set up and assist with Dental implant surgery