About this role
Job summary
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Dental Nurse - Maternity cover
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered Dental Nurse to cover maternity leave, giving an insight into working for the Community Dental Service at East Cheshire NHS Trust.
This would be a fixed term, part time post, working 29 hours over 4 days per week at Weston Clinic, Macclesfield, until January 2028.
The post holder must be self-motivated, organised and experienced in general dental nursing, with excellent communication skills.
The successful recruit will
Support the service in providing a unified approach to deliver a high standard of patient care. Be a key member of the dental team, to assist in the smooth operation and organisation of the surgeries and theatres. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet and deliver the needs of patients, their families, and carers. Assist in the provision of dental treatment in clinic and theatre settings, providing special care dentistry and paediatric exodontia services, providing clinical support in a range of treatments for a broad client base. Attend general anaesthetic sessions when required - following training. Carry out the decontamination, disinfection, sterilisation and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment, effectively. Be familiar with dental software for inputting of patient notes and charting. Hours per week: 29
Main duties of the job
To support clinicians in a specialist community dental service delivering high-quality dental care in Special Care Dentistry and paediatric exodontia, to a wide range of patients; including those with complex medical conditions and challenging behaviours.
To provide chair side assistance, domicilary and theatre support as appropriate within the remit of a registered Dental Nurse with post certificate qualifications, for clinicians in the performance of their range of specialisms in dental treatment.
To provide assistance and support to patients and carers at all times throughout patient journey of care, including patients with complex medical conditions and challenging behaviours.
1. To carry out the decontamination process and storage of reusable dental instruments in accordance with HTM01-05 and standard operating procedures. Completing IPC (Infection Prevention Control) and decontamination logs as required.
To work efficiently and effectively as part of the dental team
To work within the General Dental Council scope of practice guidelines for dental care professionals, being accountable for own professional actions.
About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this roles eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered dental nurse qualification - National Diploma in Dental Nursing (NEBDN) or equivalent General Dental Council Registration - DCP register Evidence of continual professional development relevant to post Competency in literacy and numeracy
Desirable
Post dental nursing certification: Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing Certificate in Dental Radiology Certificate in Special Care Dentistry Certificate in Oral Health Education Extended duties in dental nursing
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Ability to undertake routine dental nursing tasks and procedures, with under pinning knowledge and skills. Demonstrable knowledge of Department of Health DN/N&M/Sept2026 guidelines HTM01-05 Understanding of; GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), mental capacity act, consent to treatment & record keeping. Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills Good organisational and time management skills Ability to work within templated appointment times Computer literacy Experience of inputting to dental software applications - e.g. charting
Experience Essential
Assisting in the delivery of dental treatment to adult and paediatric patients with complex care needs Assisting and supporting paediatric patients undergoing routine dental treatment e.g. exodontia Previous experience of working in NHS dentistry Demonstrates own activities/provides clinical supervision to less experienced staff Accountable for own professional actions: not directly supervised.
Desirable
Supported in an acute setting/facility - e.g. theatre Delivery of oral health messages in line with current Delivering Better Oral Health toolkit Clinically assisting in the delivery of dental treatment during inhalation sedation and monitoring of the patient
Specific Job Requirement Essential
Flexibility and adaptability Adapt to change in clinical situations and respond accordingly To cover clinics in other areas as required to ensure business continuity
Desirable
Have an understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs)
Further Information Essential
Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.
Other details Essential
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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 East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address Weston Dental Clinic
Macclesfield
SK11 8SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)