About this role
Job summary
Exciting opportunities exist for dental clinical assistants to join the team at UHBW. The successful candidate will be required to assist the dental nursing team with the smooth throughput of workload on the departments.
The role offers excellent career progression opportunities with the potential for the right person to develop their knowledge and skills which could contribute towards an application for dental nursing.
The successful candidate must have a flexible approach to working hours, duties will be across the working week.
Good communication skills are essential, as well as empathetic approach to patients. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that the patients of Bristol experience a high standard of service and a good patient journey. Previous experience of working in the NHS would be an advantage.
This post would be based mainly in the Bristol Dental Hospital, though; on occasion there may be some duties at the South Bristol Community Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be guided by the dental nursing team re the designated work areas they will work in and will be responsible for ensuring they participate/contribute to the efficient use of resources and safe working practices.
The post holder will support the clinical team in the provision of safe, high quality patient care that meets the needs of the patients accessing our services.
The post holder will be accountable for the collection, delivery and transfer of instrumentation to clinics within University of Bristol Dental Hospital.
The post holder will support the distribution of clinical supplies across the clinical departments.
The post holder will support the clinical team with the preparation and maintenance of the clinical departments The post holder will undertake all on the job training as is deemed necessary for them to carry out their duties within the department in a safe manner.
The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
It is important that you are aware that you may need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, for all patient facing roles and roles within patient facing areas (unless there is a clear medical reason or where there are other exceptional circumstances such as no requirement for occasional patient contact).
Job description Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
GCSE 4-9 in English Language or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1) and GCSE 4-9 or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1)
Desirable
Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support/ Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare/Health & Social Care
Aptitudes Essential
Enthusiastic, highly motivated and able to inspire others Ability to manage self and exhibit skills, including self-awareness, self-management and drive for improvement Analytical Personal resilience Flexibility Able to use own initiative Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines Team player Innovative
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Experience of working in a team
Desirable
Experience of working in a clinical environment
Skills and Abilities Essential
Good communication skills Ability to carry out routine/repetitive activities Ability to work under instruction Ability to prioritise Ability to communicate clearly Ability to stand for long periods of time Computer literacy Ability to work under pressure Dexterity - ability to handle/manoeuvre equipment/instruments across a wide range of sizes, weights and environments Manual handling - ability to manoeuvre trolleys and instrumentation boxes in line with trust policy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bristol Dental Hospital
Lower Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS1 2LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)