Job overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the Dental Hospital to recruit Orthodontics Dental Nurses.
Applicants should have the NVQ level 3 in Oral Healthcare, National Certificate in Dental Nursing qualification or equivalent. Experience of working with children and young people would be advantageous but not essential.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills, be hard working and have the ability to assist clinical dental staff, including undergraduate and postgraduate students during the treatment and care of patients. They must ensure Health and Safety policies are carried out as necessary and assist other dental nurses in fulfilling Departmental Policies and Procedures.
Please note this advertisement can be appointed as either a full time or part time opportunity.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
Receive and prepare patients to undertake general, complex and specialised dental treatment, assisting consultants/clinical dental staff and students (undergraduate and postgraduate) during the treatment and care of the patients until they leave. (Including out of hours transport patients).
Assist the dentist to reassure and inform the patient about their treatment, further treatment and appointments, being aware of body language and cultural difficulties and dealing with these in a sensitive and appropriate manner, showing empathy and reassurance at all times.
Provide close chairside assistance, anticipating the clinicians’ requirements to ensure efficient and effective patient care.
Maintain close liaison with the clinician in the care, observation and supervision of patient with special needs and patients unsuitable to be seen in general dental practice or by general dental practitioners with problems such as complicated medical histories, heart conditions, breathing problems, diabetes, epilepsy, depression, needle phobia patients, drug users, the elderly and infirm, learning difficulties, autism, eating disorders, patients undergoing gender change, patients with blood disorders, HIV positive, Hepatitis B and abusive patients.
Maintain cross infection control adhering to the hospital infection control booklet/policy.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Charles Clifford Dental Hospital is a dental teaching hospital linked to the University School of Clinical Dentistry, which has intakes of undergraduate and postgraduate students on an annual basis. The hospital also provides dental outpatient services for the Sheffield catchment area, and in addition provides specialist services in all departments to patients from a much wider area. It also incorporates the School of Dental Nursing, School of Hygiene and Therapy and Dental Technology.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Registered Dental Nurse
2. National Certificate or NVQ level 3 in Oral Healthcare.
Desirable criteria
3. Worked within a hospital setting.
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Experience and knowledge of chairside assisting for all dental procedures
Desirable criteria
5. Experience in Orthodontics
Further Training
Essential criteria
6. Good dental nursing skills. Ability to work 4 handed dentistry/close support.
7. An effective communicator.
8. Able to prioritise and use own initiative.
9. Confidentiality.
Desirable criteria
10. Information Technology.
11. Commitment to develop skills and undertake further training.
12. Post qualification certificate in Orthodontic nursing
13. Fluoride Application Certificate
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential criteria
14. Ability to work on own initiative.
15. Good interpersonal skills.
Other Factors
Essential criteria
16. Ability to work on all departments.
17. Ability to work with all types of dental students and clinical staff.
When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.
You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.
If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.
Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
18. Job Description (PDF, 160.6KB)
19. Person Specification (PDF, 128.6KB)
20. Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB)
21. Information for Applicants on the Trust & Selection Process (PDF, 763.8KB)
22. Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB)
23. Candidates with Disabilities Useful Contacts (PDF, 113.1KB)
24. Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
25. Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
26. Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameTina CroftsJob titleSenior Dental NursesEmail addressTina.crofts@nhs.netTelephone number0114 2717971Additional information
Alison Wragg
Senior Dental Nurse
01142 717971