About this role
Job summary
The post holder will be required to fulfil a comprehensive range of dental nursing duties within the Specialist Dental Services.
The appointed Dental Nurse will be based at a Whitegate HC, the role is to support the whole team. You will be expected to provide cover at other clinical bases within the Fylde Coast Locality that deliver our services when necessary to maintain efficient services.
Main duties of the job
Assist and chaperone the dentist at the chairside during operative procedures including general anaesthesia and sedation situations.
Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments, equipment and dressings etc.
Ensure safe, careful processing of x-ray films and their storage with patient records, in line with health and safety regulations.
Maintain all requirements related to the profession of dental nursing including CPD, registration and attendance at appropriate courses whether mandatory or elective.
Stock control of dental materials and other consumables.
Care and minor maintenance of dental unit, chair, handpieces and other equipment.
Decontamination / sterilisation of instruments, cleaning of work surfaces in the clinical area and safe disposal of clinical waste in accordance with departmental cross infection control guidelines.
Daily testing of bench top autoclave. Monthly checks of resuscitation drug kit and emergency oxygen.
About us
BTH are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We recognise that our greatest asset is our people, and we strive to attract and retain professionals who embody our core values. To address previous challenges and promote a culture of excellence, we are seeking individuals who align with our renewed commitment to these values:
Job description Job responsibilities
Adhere to the General Dental Councils Code of Ethics for all professions complimentary to dentistry.
Be aware of and respond accordingly to the Trust policy where child protection issues are suspected.
Contribute to health promotion around dental issues and support initiatives in health promotion.
Participate in the annual appraisal process and the development and implementation of activities identified on the personal development plan.
Contribute to the clinical audit activities within the department through data collection and the implementation of action plan
Person Specification
Education & Qualification Essential
Dental Nurse qualification (Certificate of Examining Board of Dental Nurses or Certificate of Proficiency by Association of Dental Hospitals) Registered on the GDC Register GCSE's Grace A- C or Level 4-9 in Maths & English
Desirable
Further qualifications, Sedation & Dental Health Education
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Experience in General, Community or Personal Dental Services Good communication skills with Special Care children and Adults children/ parents/ patients Clerical/ reception experience Knowledge of GDPR Knowledge of the NHS Code of Practice on Confidential Information (2003)
Skills & Ability Essential
Honesty/Trustworthy Computer literacy Flexible working Team working Good time keeping Ability to travel to different locations Good attendance in previous positions
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 Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Whitegate Health Centre
Whitegate Drive
Blackpool
FY3 9ES
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)