Overview
Are you a dental nurse looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a contribution to the NHS and the provision of dental care in your local community?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Dental Nurse to join Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust (MYTT). Our highly experienced team provide Orthodontic, Oral and Head and Neck care for patients across the Mid Yorkshire area.
We have two part-time positions available, although full-time may also be considered, working across all our Trust sites including the community.
Responsibilities
As part of the team, you will be responsible for providing assistance with clinical duties, chairside support for colleagues with a varied skill mix. The successful candidate will work alongside our Oral and Facial Specialities Team and Orthodontic Team. Carry out specific clinical and care tasks to a high standard and competency, under the direction of the Registered Care Professionals depending on setting.
Key requirements
* Registered Dental nurse with NEBDN national Diploma in Dental Nursing or equivalent.
Experience
* Experience/training to Diploma level or equivalent.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines.
* Ability to work well as part of the team
* Ability to work flexibly, quickly and accurately.
Knowledge and Awareness
* To have an understanding of the types of patients treated by the Community Dental Services
* To have a good knowledge of :
* Infection control
* Work prioritisation
* Health & Safety issues.
Skills and Abilities
* Develop and maintain positive working relationships
* Maintain a safe working environment for self and others
* Willingness to take on tasks.
* Good skills both written and verbal to communicate with patients with learning disabilities and all Community Dental Services patient groups
* Computer skills and ability to learn clinical applications of computer system currently in use
* Basic keyboard skills.
* Able to work in a variety of settings
* Able to carry out the physical requirements of the role
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance
Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
* Access to the NHS pension plan
* Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
* Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
* Extensive benefits and support, including:
* Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
* Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
* Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
* Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
* Career progression, training and support
Skilled worker sponsorship
You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.
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