Job brief
We have a 9 month maternity cover for Band 4 qualified dental nurses to work across HCT sites.
Main duties
* Maintain high standards of clinical work whilst carrying out dental nurse duties.
* Assist the dental surgeon in the provision of a complete range of NHS dental care, including treatment under inhalation sedation, general anaesthesia or IV sedation where appropriate.
* Accurately record treatment using the R4 dental electronic system.
* Participate in the annual individual performance review process.
* Carry out other appropriate duties commensurate with the post, such as school visits, home visits and epidemiology.
* Work at any of the Special Care Dental Service sites throughout Hertfordshire to cover staff sickness/annual leave/study leave etc when required.
* Sit or stand for varying lengths of time in restricted positions and respond to unexpected changes of treatment plan.
* Be exposed occasionally to distressing or emotional circumstances, such as during the treatment of very sick children or patients with challenging behaviour.
Qualifications and Training
* Registration with the General Dental Council.
* Dental Nursing Qualification – national Certificate or NVQ level 3.
Experience and Knowledge
* Proven knowledge of IT systems, accessing e‑mail and data entry.
* Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and ethical guidelines.
* Up to date knowledge of current professional issues, policies and procedures.
* Experience working with adults and children with a range of additional needs.
* Knowledge of Dental software.
Skills and Abilities
* Good communication skills, including being able to communicate with patients who may have barriers to understanding.
* Evidence to show working as part of a team.
* Evidence to show ability to work on own initiative.
* Proven organisational skills.
* Ability to deal with patients who are extremely nervous and/or phobic.
Other
* Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Contract and Remuneration
Fixed term – 9 months – Full‑time. Salary £27,485 to £30,162 per annum pro rata.
Job locations
* Hemel Hempstead
* Watford
* Cheshunt
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