We have four band 4 dental nurse positions available across our Cheshunt clinic and other HCT sites.
As a registered dental nurse for HCT you will support the dental team to deliver high‑quality care for service users, including patients with additional needs.
Main duties of the job
Maintain high standards of clinical work and provide a high level of care for our cohort group.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Assist the dental surgeon with the full range of NHS dental care, including treatment under inhalation sedation, general anaesthesia or IV sedation where appropriate.
* Accurately record treatment using the R4 dental electronic system, charting from the dentist’s instructions at the time of treatment.
* Participate in the annual individual performance review process.
* Carry out additional duties such as school visits, home visits and epidemiology work.
* Work at any Special Care Dental Service site throughout Hertfordshire to cover staff sickness, annual leave or study leave.
* Adapt to varying work positions, including standing or sitting for extended periods and moving bulky equipment such as hoists.
* Respond to unexpected changes in treatment plans and handle occasional direct exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances.
* Support the development of oral health (OH) certificate completion and the ability to run nurse‑led clinics.
* Encourage and support vaccination against COVID‑19 where requested by the Trust.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* Registration with the General Dental Council.
* Dental nursing qualification – national certificate or NVQ level 3.
* Full, valid UK driving licence with access to a car for business purposes (unless a disability applies).
Experience and Knowledge
* Proven knowledge of IT systems, email and data entry.
* Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and ethical guidelines.
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of current professional issues, policies and procedures.
* Experience working with adults and children with a range of additional needs.
* Knowledge of dental software.
Skills and Abilities
* Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate with patients who may have barriers to understanding.
* Evidence of teamwork and the ability to work independently on own initiative.
* Ability to cope with patients who are extremely nervous or phobic.
Other
* Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car for business purposes (unless a disability applies).
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ages.
The Trust is an armed forces‑friendly employer and supports the employment of veterans, spouses and partners.
Applications from qualified candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications, provided the minimum criteria of the role and salary threshold are met.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS are usually appointed at the bottom of the pay band and are subject to a 26‑week probation period (all new appointments, excluding Medical & Dental roles).
Successful applicants are required to hold appropriate UK professional registration, comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) for Disclosure, and will be required to provide a full Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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