Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
The Senior Dental Nurse, will work within the Dental Teaching Unit of the Port Talbot Resource Centre (PTRC), to maintain high standards of dental nursing care throughout the department, working within the policies and procedures of the Health Board and GDC scope of practice.
The Senior Dental Nurse has the delegated authority to provide a comprehensive range of dental nurse skills to support clinicians in the provision of dentistry. The Senior Dental Nurse will supervise and allocate duties to the dental nurse working within the PTRC dental suite and provide clinical and chair side support to clinicians within the dental services.
This post is secondment for 24 months to meet the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
To manage the co-ordination of the dental nurse staff within the PTRC Dental Unit (Dental Teaching Unit & Restorative Dentistry).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to problem solve in a timely manner, communicating effectively at all levels within the organisation, patients/carers.
Excellent knowledge of HTM01-05 and HIW.
Responsible for producing and maintaining nursing rotas, managing any changes to schedules clinics and to liaise with senior staff at the dental suite to ensure adequate staffing levels are available to carry out clinical sessions.
To direct staff to ensure clinical appointment times are booked efficiently and comprehensive, maximising clinical available time.
Supervision of staff who are responsible for decontaminating dental instruments, to carry out and document all daily and weekly tests on the sterilisation of equipment.
Maintain the management of dental nurse staff records, including sickness and annual leave.
Responsible for carrying out Personal Appraisal & Development Reviews (PADRs) with all dental nurses within the dental suite on an annual basis.
To support the recruitment of dental nurses.
To be responsible for evoking, when necessary, disciplinary procedures for dental nurse staff.
Receive and prepare patients to undergo dental treatment, assisting at the chairside throughout such treatment and supervising the patient until they are fit to leave the premises.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. GDC registration or National Certificate / Hospital certificate for Dental Nursing N.V.Q. level 3.
2. Knowledge of other dental services, including referral systems for specialist services. Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance issues.
Desirable criteria
3. Additional post certificate qualification.
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Significant experience as a dental nurse in a dental practice/clinic environment or within the NHS.
5. Experience in dental nurse development, management, team working and managing staff.
6. Knowledge of the Restorative Dental department.
Desirable criteria
7. Recent experience working with Foundation Dentists Experience as a team leader/supervisor.
8. Experience of working in the NHS.
Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
9. Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours.
10. Effective training skills with an ability to motivate others and develop a team spirit Ability to manage conflict. Ability to multi-task Ability to work towards and meet firm deadlines.
11. IT Literate, able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams together with relevant dental management and referral systems. Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
12. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within an organisation with patients and carers. Ability to work under own initiative or as an effective team player. Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Good coaching skills.
Desirable criteria
13. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable