About this role
Job summary
As a Higher level dental Nurse working as part of the dental team you will assist in the planning, organisation and delivery of comprehensive dental care to patients, providing an efficient and effective dental service over various sites across the city of Salford, including a secure care unit for young people. This will include assisting with treatments under conscious sedation, and a general anaesthesia. The taking of dental radiographs under prescription from by dental officers.
You will ensure the best possible dental nursing care and practice is delivered to all patients including those with complex medical conditions, physical, sensory or learning disabilities. Patients with severe mental ill health, dementia, end of life care, ASD and behaviour that may present challenges to those who care for them . This list is not exhaustive.
As a Higher Level Dental Nurse you will ensure that effective communication is always maintained and you will provide day to day supervision to junior team members if required.
You will practice within the scope of a General Dental Council (GDC) registered Dental Nurse and maintain compliance with GDC professional standards.
Main duties of the job
Support dentists, therapists, and postgraduates in delivering dental care. Provide assistance to senior team members and escalate department issues as required. Offer advice and guidance to patients, relatives, and carers regarding treatment and care plans. Support and reassure adult and paediatric patients, including individuals with special needs or challenging behaviours. Work with patients who have complex medical histories, mental health conditions, or learning disabilities.
Use specialist skills and qualifications to organise and deliver oral-health nurse-led clinics for core community dental service patients referred by colleagues. Assist clinicians and support patients during conscious sedation. Accompany clinicians on home visits and support clinical assessments for XGA or sedation, providing pre- and post-operative instructions.
Assist with paediatric extractions and adult special care under general anaesthetic at Salford Royal Hospital. Support clinicians providing dental care within a secure unit for young people. Take, process, and store digital dental radiographs in line with IRR, IRMER, and Health & Safety regulations.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Essential Essential
Registered with the General Dental Council National Examining Board for Dental Nurses Certificate or equivalent Post qualification in Dental Radiography and or Dental Conscious Sedation In depth knowledge of Dental Nursing skills in relation to comprehensive dental care.e Basic IT skills, although the use of clinical systems would be a distinct advantage. Use of Clinical IT Systems
Desirable
NEBDN Post qualification in: Oral Health/Fluoride Varnish Application Special care Dental Nursing Proven relevant experience of working in a Community Dental Service
Desirable Essential
Registered with the General Dental Council National Examining Board for Dental Nurses Certificate or equivalent NEBDN Post qualification in Dental Radiography and or Dental Conscious Sedation In depth knowledge of Dental Nursing skills in relation to comprehensive dental care Basic IT skills, although the use of clinical systems would be a distinct advantage. Use of Clinical IT Systems
Desirable
oNEBDN Post qualification in: Oral Health/Fluoride Varnish Application Special care Dental Nursing oProven relevant experience of working in a Community Dental Service
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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salford Community Dental service, Pendleton Gateway
1 Broadwalk
Salford
M65FX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)