About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Registered Dental Nurse to join the Maxillofacial Unit as a Band 5 Principal Dental Nurse.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality specialist dental nursing care while supporting the day-to-day leadership, coordination and effective running of the department. Working closely with the Lead Dental Nurse and multidisciplinary team, the postholder will provide professional leadership and supervision to dental nursing staff, support staff development, coordinate clinical activity and resources, and promote consistently high standards of patient care, safety and professional practice.
Main duties of the job
The Band 5 Principal Dental Nurse will provide specialist dental nursing support while contributing to the day-to-day leadership and effective operational management of the Maxillofacial Unit.
The postholder will:
Provide high-quality specialist dental nursing care across Restorative Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS), including Day Surgery and Theatre environments where required. Support the Lead Dental Nurse with the day-to-day management, organisation and delivery of the dental nursing service. Provide leadership, supervision and professional support to Registered Dental Nurses, trainee dental nurses and other members of the dental nursing team. Participate in a structured rotational management arrangement with other Principal Dental Nurses, taking turns to provide day-to-day leadership and management across the clinical disciplines within the department. Maintain and develop clinical knowledge, practical competence and operational understanding across the specialties to support safe and effective rotational management. Support the coordination of staffing, rotas and daily deployment, responding appropriately to changing clinical activity and service pressures. Promote high standards of patient care, infection prevention and control, clinical governance, safeguarding and compliance with GDC professional standards and Trust policies.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this post to to review the details and main responsibilities for this role before application.
Person Specification
Essential Essential
GDC Registartion At Least 2 years proven experience in management and leadership role, with responsibility for leading teams, managing staff, and supporting service delivery
Desirable
Post Graduate Qualification
Essential Essential
At least 2 years Hospital experience
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Georges NHS Trust
Blackshaw Road
Tooting
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)