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Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust provides high quality community health and care services which are responsive to the needs of our local population. Services are delivered by our dedicated and innovative multi disciplinary professionals and supported by equally committed staff behind the scenes. We strive to continue developing and improving our services by working with and listening to our populations, partners, commissioners and staff.
WCHC offers you a great opportunity to be a part of a talented, passionate and committed team delivering excellent community based services across Cheshire and Merseyside.
Job overview
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic registered dental nurse to join our Community Dental Service, part of the Specialised Dental Service of Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust.
The Specialised Dental Service provides both Community Dental Services and PDS services at several sites across the Wirral area and may include treatment on a domiciliary basis
Many patients have complex needs and may be referred to the service for one-off courses of treatment or may be cared for on an on-going basis within the service.
The role may include provision of support to, and supervision of dental professionals in training. Previous experience in this field is advantageous.
You should be confident, be able to work under pressure and have the ability to communicate with staff at all levels throughout the organisation.
Candidates must hold a recognised dental nurse qualification and be registered with the GDC. This should be confirmed in your application.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide support to dentists delivering general dentistry, adult and paediatric special care dentistry and paediatric exodontia services, including the use of inhalation and intravenous sedation and general anaesthetic.
2. To ensure that the service delivery within the Specialised Dental Services is in line with National and Local guidance
3. To provide training and support for dental professions in training where required, including undergraduate dental professionals and dentists in foundation training, dental core training and Specialist training.
4. This list is not exhaustive
Working for our organisation
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 3) with some outstanding areas.
As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust’s policies, at all times.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
5. To provide support to dentists delivering general dentistry, adult and paediatric special care dentistry and paediatric exodontia services, including the use of inhalation and intravenous sedation and general anaesthetic.
6. To ensure that the service delivery within the Specialised Dental Services is in line with National and Local guidance
7. To provide training and support for dental professions in training where required, including undergraduate dental professionals and dentists in foundation training, dental core training and Specialist training.
8. This list is not exhaustive - full details of role are outlined in the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential criteria
9. Qualified Dental Nurse registered with the General Dental Council
Desirable criteria
10. Holds a relevant Post-certificate Dental Nursing Qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
11. Experience of working in a dental surgery
12. Understanding of decontamination processes
Desirable criteria
13. Experience of working within a variety of patient groups
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
14. Able to learn quickly and use new skills
15. Able to work efficiently without supervision
16. Possess a reasonable level of literacy and numeracy
17. Able to work well as part of a Team
18. Be flexible and adaptable to the changing demands of the service
19. Work across multiple sites as required by the needs of the service
20. Able to use dental computer system following training
21. Ability to prioritise tasks
22. Understanding the importance of staff development and training
23. Understanding the visions and values of the Wirral Specialised Dental Service
Desirable criteria
24. Hold a full driving licence and have access to a car
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
25. Sympathetic to patients needs
26. Shows empathy and caring nature
27. Reliable and trustworthy
28. Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills
Important Information
By applying for this post you are agreeing to Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record system.
For further information explaining how we use your information in line with GDPR please see our ‘Guidance for applicants’ document under the section 'Additional documentation'.
We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer. WCHC is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of disability, age, sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, maternity/pregnancy, marriage/civil partnership or transgender status. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage BAME, LGBTQ+ and disabled applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and are keen to support reasonable adjustments to support our new and existing staff.
We are proud to support our Armed Forces Community as a Veteran Aware NHS Trust and are pleased to share that we recently achieved Bronze Award accreditation, in the. We support the armed forces as an employer; recognising the experiences and skills ex-military personnel have gained through their service.
Further Information:
Closing Dates: Candidates are advised to apply early. The Trust reserves the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications are received.
Reference Information: Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/ education history over the last three years and include valid business email addresses for them. The Trust will not accept personal references from friends or family.
Salary Expectations: The Trust pays staff in line with national NHS Terms and Conditions. Relevant experience may be considered when salary offers are made. For all part-time positions, salaries are pro-rata.