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Qualified Dental Nurse - Zetland House, Northallerton
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Client:
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Northallerton, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
5
Posted:
02.06.2025
Expiry Date:
17.07.2025
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Job Description:
Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Qualified Dental Nurse to work as part of the team in the HDFT Community Dental Services, the post will be placed on the AFC Band 4 pay scale.
The Community Dental Service is a specialised service that provides dental treatment for children, adults and older people who, because of additional needs such as learning disabilities, physical disabilities or vulnerability, are unable to access general dental care.
This role is based at Zetland House Dental Clinic, Northallerton, the successful candidate will work as part of the West Locality Community Dental Services team and Dental Services General Anaesthetic team at the Friarage General Hospital Anaesthetic Dental Sessions.
Main duties of the job
* Carry out clerical and administrative duties to ensure efficient operation of the clinic.
* Responsible for ensuring a high standard of infection prevention control is maintained within the dental clinics.
Working for our organisation
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
* An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
* Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
* Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Salaried Primary Care Dental Services sits within the Community Children’s and Countywide Care Directorate
The Salaried Primary Care Dental Service provides comprehensive clinical and administrative procedures for patients, both children and adults, including those who may have special needs, whom may have challenging behaviour, communication difficulties, dental phobias, sensitive and / or complicated medical histories.
For further information on this position please see the Job Description attached.
Person specification
* Good general education with skills in written and oral English and basic maths
* NEBDN Certificate and / or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
* Registered with General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional
* Experience as a Dental Nurse of 3 years
* Up to date knowledge in all areas of Dental Nursing
* Competent in basic MS Office and IT Applications
* Additional Qualifications in one of the following: Sedation, Radiography, Special Care Dentistry, Oral Health Promotion
* ECDL or similar information technology training
* Experience of working with patients with special care needs.
* Experience of previous dental administration
* Experience of working with SOE (Software of Excellence)
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