About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a qualified dental nurse to work in our busy Oral Surgery Outpatient Department part time 16 hours per week. The ideal person will be an enthusiastic hard working person. The successful candidate must hold a current GDC registration. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and a positive approach to patient centred care.
In this role, you'll work alongside a supportive team committed to clinical excellence and providing an outstanding patient experience. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and a positive approach to patient centred care.
Main duties of the job
As the qualified dental nurse, you will assist the clinician in all oral surgery procedures, providing support and advice to the patient in the oral surgery department. You will demonstrate compliance with the responsibilities and registration to practice with the General Dental Council
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our dynamic Oral Surgery service.
You will work as part of a team providing a high level of clinical care within the Oral Surgery Service.
As well as working in Clinics you will be trained to work within a theatre setting assisting in local anaesthetic lists and working within the multi-disciplinary team in the head and neck oncology clinics.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing Minimum of 4 GCSE's Verifiable Professional Development hours.
Desirable
Experience of assisting in oral surgery procedures.
Special Requirement Essential
Ability to organise own and the work of others whilst under pressure
Desirable
Hold a current post within a general dental practice or hospital environment
Statutory Registration Essential
GDC Registration of Dental Nurses
Desirable
Evidence of PDP and continuous education.
Specials Skills & Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of all dental procedures. Assisting the dental officer in all clinical dental procedures.
Desirable
Dealing effectively with medically compromised patients.
Experience Essential
Minimum 2 years chairside experience
Desirable
Supervising of junior dental nurses.
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).
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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 County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)