Emergency Dental Nurse

Job overview

We’re looking for a hardworking, reliable, and compassionate Dental Nurse who take pride in delivering excellent care. If you thrive both independently and as part of a supportive team, are highly organised, and able to use your initiative, we’d love to hear from you.

To work closely with a variety of Dentists to ensure the smooth running of the Emergency Dental service session. Performing a range of dental work activities and demonstrating patient care.

This is your chance to join a friendly and dedicated NHS team where your skills, commitment, and compassion will be truly valued.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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Main duties of the job

  • Represent the Dental Team at their clinic in a professional manner at all times.

Responsible for informing EDS Manager if stock levels are running low and any items are out of date.

Responsible in following Infection Control procedures according to current GDC/DoH guidelines and SCFT protocols and procedures.

Responsible for patient care before, during and after their treatment, monitoring the patient throughout, offering guidance and support in a way in which compliment the actions of other team members

Responsible for the general maintenance of equipment within clinic environment to ensure the smooth running of the clinical session.

To participate in an annual performance reviews and supervision

Advise EDS Manager of any relevant issues affecting the efficient operation of the service.

Ensure that all patients’ records both in paper form and electronically are kept up to date and correctly stored for confidentiality purposes. Follow requirements of the Data Protection Act.

  • Attend statutory training and training mandatory to the dental nurse role

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Preparation of the clinical environment for patient care following all Special Care and Emergency Dental Services policies/procedures. Preparation of dental equipment and materials for patient care in accordance with policy and procedures. Provision of nursing & chair side assistance to a variety of dentists Assist the EDS Manager in the training of new dental nurses where appropriate. Provide empathy and reassurance to patients and their carers Participate in Quality Assurance programmes to include the processing, developing and mounting of Dental X-rays, monitoring sterilising equipment & Emergency drugs / equipment. (Dental Nurses holding a post certification in Dental Radiography are licensed to make Radiographic Exposure) Competency in using Dental IT software to include all aspects of patient charting. Respond to the patient’s needs for care, irrespective of origin, religious beliefs, personal culture or the nature of their health problems Work openly and co-operatively with patients and their families, recognising their involvement in the planning and delivery of care. Commit to Compulsory & Continual Professional Development & Statutory registration

Please see the job description and person specification.

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.

Person specification:

Other

Essential

  • Reliable, professional and flexible approach to meeting service needs

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD), including relevant courses, training and/or in-service learning
  • Working knowledge of dental patient management software and Windows-based IT systems

Desirable

  • Experience in community dental services, or community-based healthcare

Work History

Essential

  • Applies trust values in day to day practice

Desirable

  • Personal motivation
  • Evidence of caring

Qualifications

Essential

  • NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing or equivalent qualification
  • General Dental Council (GDC) registration

Desirable

  • Key skills in english and maths

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Good understanding of decontamination, infection prevention and control procedures
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with patients, carers and colleagues, both verbally and in writing
  • Good IT skills, including accurate data entry and maintaining patient records

Desirable

  • Reception/Admin Duties
  • Knowledge Dental Software
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