Job Summary
To be responsible for providing Specialist Dental Nurse support and all aspects of service delivery within the Dental Specialities and Maxillofacial Surgery Departments.
The post holder, with support from the Senior Dental Manager, Dental Specialities and Maxillofacial Surgery Department Nurse Team Co-ordinator and Modern Matron, will ensure that high standards are monitored and maintained within the framework of clinical governance.
Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Supervise healthcare assistants and dental nurse students.
Responsible for delivering effective quality dental nursing care following a patient centred model of practice and ensuring areas of work run smoothly and efficiently.
Responsible for ensuring resources are used effectively within the clinical environment.
About Us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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Details
Date posted
19 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
216-PL-DD7769626
Job locations
UHPT Derriford Hospital
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Communication
Liaise with other departments to ensure that equipment and facilities are in good working order. Report faults and defects to MEMS, SDU, Estates.
Ensure timely and effective communication with patients, staff, relatives and carers in relation to their care and treatment.
Ensuring the maintenance of confidentiality and adherence to GDPR and the Data Protection Act at all times.
Chair, attend, and contribute towards departmental and other meetings as appropriate.
Seek support and advice on matters outside your experience and authority. .
Contribute to changes in departmental policies and procedures for improving patient care.
Analytical And Judgemental:
Report incidents through the Trust incident reporting mechanism (Datix)
Support and enhance the continual quality and service improvement initiatives ensuring a quality first approach to all aspects of work. Including Trust procedure for point of care testing.
Planning And Organisation:
Assist and deputise for the Dental Specialities and Maxillofacial Surgery Department Nurse team Co-ordinator.
Work within occupational standards, policies and procedures to effectively supervise and lead the dental nurse team.
Work as part of Specialist Dental Nursing team within the departmental rota.
Work proactively with all multidisciplinary groups in order to promote continual good working practice.
Demonstrate a high commitment to professional and personal development to ensure that professional competencies are maintained and continue to meet the needs of the service.
Provide expert dental nurse assistance and supervision of the dental nurse team for dental specialities or maxillofacial surgery to include day to day organisation of and planning for:
Oral surgery procedures under local anaesthetic and occasionally general anaesthetic
Orthognathic clinic
Participate in peripheral clinics (Head and Neck Oncology, Dry Mouth, Acupuncture etc)
Undertake point of care testing for blood glucose, INR and MRSA screening.
Orthodontic procedures and orthodontic surgery under local or general anaesthetic
Regional Cleft Clinic
Restorative dentistry (to include special needs theatre list fortnightly), implant dentistry.
Assist the dental hygienist
Dental impression taking (certification required)
Oral Health Education/Fluoride application
Undertake the role of link practitioner for the role of one or more of the following on a rotational basis with other dental team leaders:
Infection control
Resuscitation
Medical devices
COSHH Ensure dental equipment is assembled and utilised effectively in theatres and dental surgeries. Ensure that staff training on medical devices has been undertaken. Train staff in the safe use and maintenance of new equipment.
Medical device training and competency evaluation.
Ensure the appropriate preparation of patient related documentation or records, dental materials, instruments and equipment are ready for each clinic.
Contributes to the efficient and effective delivery of the workload.
Support senior staff in day-to-day provision of service.
Manage workload appropriately, seeking advice when necessary.
Provide link nurse support and training as required
Job description
Planning And Organisation:
Assist and deputise for the Dental Specialities and Maxillofacial Surgery Department Nurse team Co-ordinator.
Work within occupational standards, policies and procedures to effectively supervise and lead the dental nurse team.
Work as part of Specialist Dental Nursing team within the departmental rota.
Work proactively with all multidisciplinary groups in order to promote continual good working practice.
Demonstrate a high commitment to professional and personal development to ensure that professional competencies are maintained and continue to meet the needs of the service.
Provide expert dental nurse assistance and supervision of the dental nurse team for dental specialities or maxillofacial surgery to include day to day organisation of and planning for:
Oral surgery procedures under local anaesthetic and occasionally general anaesthetic
Orthognathic clinic
Participate in peripheral clinics (Head and Neck Oncology, Dry Mouth, Acupuncture etc)
Undertake point of care testing for blood glucose, INR and MRSA screening.
Orthodontic procedures and orthodontic surgery under local or general anaesthetic
Regional Cleft Clinic
Restorative dentistry (to include special needs theatre list fortnightly), implant dentistry.
Assist the dental hygienist
Dental impression taking (certification required)
Oral Health Education/Fluoride application
Undertake the role of link practitioner for the role of one or more of the following on a rotational basis with other dental team leaders:
Infection control
Resuscitation
Medical devices
COSHH Ensure dental equipment is assembled and utilised effectively in theatres and dental surgeries. Ensure that staff training on medical devices has been undertaken. Train staff in the safe use and maintenance of new equipment.
Medical device training and competency evaluation.
Ensure the appropriate preparation of patient related documentation or records, dental materials, instruments and equipment are ready for each clinic.
Contributes to the efficient and effective delivery of the workload.
Support senior staff in day-to-day provision of service.
Manage workload appropriately, seeking advice when necessary.
Provide link nurse support and training as required
Person Specification
Essential
Knowledge and Experience
Able to undertake advanced dental nursing procedures with proven underpinning knowledge.
Provide evidence of Continued Professional Development
Proven knowledge of Control of Substances hazardous to health (COSSH)
Proven knowledge of Department of Health Temporary Memorandum HTM-01-05
Essential
Qualifications
National Certificate in dental Nursing or NVQ level 3 in oral health care
Demonstrable 2 years post qualification dental nurse experience
Qualifications in Dental radiography, Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing, Certificate in Special Care Dentistry, Application of Fluoride, Plaque scoring, Impression taking, Certificate in Oral Health Education
Desirable
Teaching qualification
Essential
Aptitude & Abilities
Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
Effective influencing skills: in general and with senior health care professionals and junior staff.
Time management, planning and organisational skills
Desirable
Deputise for other team members regarding trust procedures and protocols
Be able to deputise for other team members when required, relevant to the GDC Scope of Practice
Person Specification
Essential
Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
Effective influencing skills: in general and with senior health care professionals and junior staff.
Time management, planning and organisational skills
Desirable
Deputise for other team members regarding trust procedures and protocols
Be able to deputise for other team members when required, relevant to the GDC Scope of Practice
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
UHPT Derriford Hospital
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
UHPT Derriford Hospital
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Employer's website
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