Job overview
The post holder will provide clinical input and day to day operational management of the Dental Nurses to ensure that high quality professional support service is provided. The post holder must hold a recognized dental nursing qualification and be registered with the GDC. They must have an additional dental qualification (e.g. special Care dentistry, Radiology, Sedation) specific to the requirements of the service. The post holder will be expected to have an understanding of working with patients both children and adults including those who may have special needs or those who have difficulty accessing NHS dental treatment in their area. Organization and delivery of clinical support services within the community dental service to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of dental care. To support the GA lead (and other CDS managers) to deliver safe effective care. Responsibility for ensuring a high standard of infection control is maintained within the dental clinics.
Main duties of the job
Communicate condition related information in a sensitive manner
Support nervous patients, patients with additional needs and paediatric patients
Communicate condition related information to staff as appropriate
Communicate complex, sensitive service related information to staff that may require tact and persuasive skills
Apply knowledge of a range of dental nursing procedures, acquired through training and experience, including knowledge gained from post registration qualifications
Provide chair side clinical support to dental activity
Plan and allocate daily activities for nurses within the defined clinic location(s)
Arrange meetings for the service to support continued quality performance
Organise staffing rota for a defined location(s)
Organise staff training for the nurses in conjunction with the other Dental Nurse Team Leaders
Assemble and use dental equipment as required
Train Band 4 Dental Nurses on new dental equipment
Provide pre and post-operative advice and instructions for dental procedures
Ensure Trust and Service policies are implemented (SOPs, SALUS, radiology, IPC etc)
on(s)
Supervise junior staff and students
Provide training to new starters and regular training to existing members of staff
Work in conjunction with the CDS management team to recruit for Band 4 Dental Nurses
Manage sickness absence, including acting as lead contact for absence reporting for the Band
Working for our organisation
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
* A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
* Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
* Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
* Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
* Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
* All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Communicate condition related information in a sensitive manner
Support nervous patients, patients with additional needs and paediatric patients
Communicate condition related information to staff as appropriate
Communicate complex, sensitive service related information to staff that may require tact and persuasive skills
Apply knowledge of a range of dental nursing procedures, acquired through training and experience, including knowledge gained from post registration qualifications
Provide chair side clinical support to dental activity
Identify urgent cases and triage referrals as appropriate
Use problem solving skills to managed daily issues, such as, equipment breakdowns or staffing shortages
Plan and allocate daily activities for nurses within the defined clinic location(s)
Arrange meetings for the service to support continued quality performance
Organise staffing rota for a defined location(s)
Organise staff training for the nurses in conjunction with the other Dental Nurse Team Leaders
Assemble and use dental equipment as required
Train Band 4 Dental Nurses on new dental equipment
Provide pre and post-operative advice and instructions for dental procedures
Ensure Trust and Service policies are implemented (SOPs, SALUS, radiology, IPC etc)
Ensure relevant legislation is implemented
Contribute towards policy development for the Community Dental Service
Take payments on behalf of the service for NHS dental work
Assemble and dismantle dental equipment
Ensure all equipment is available in defined clinic location(s)
Order supplies as required
Provide day to day management of a defined location(s)
Supervise junior staff and students
Provide training to new starters and regular training to existing members of staff
Work in conjunction with the CDS management team to recruit for Band 4 Dental Nurses
Manage sickness absence, including acting as lead contact for absence reporting for the Band 4 Dental Nurses and completing return to work interviews
Maintain patient records accurately
Participate in environmental and clinical audits
Accountable for own professional actions
Support patients and their parents/carers with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours
Work with the integrated management team to ensure the delivery of clinic and GA based activity
Act in accordance with the General Dental Council, (and other) relevant professional codes of practice and statutory guidelines and be accountable for your actions at all times.
Undertake appropriate training and practice to ensure you have the right skills and are competent e.g. mandatory and non mandatory training and any other programmes as identified by your line manager.
This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.
Person specification
Application form
Essential criteria
* •NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
* •Degree level or equivalent experience
* •Registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional
* •NEBDN certificate in conscious sedation (or willing to work towards)
Desirable criteria
* •Computer qualification or training
* •NEBDN certificate in Dental radiography
* •Leadership/ management qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
* •Previous experience working in a Community Dental Service (Adult special care or paediatrics)
* •Experience of working with special needs patients, including provision of care under sedation.
* •Supervisory and management experience
* •Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
* •Experience of administration and organisation of clinics.
Desirable criteria
* •Previous leadership experience
* •Previous reception and administration experience
* •Experience in recruitment and selection and carrying out appraisals