Job summary
Employer heading
Dental Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 4
Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.
Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.
Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.
Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.
Job overview
Dental Nurse - Band 4
£31,081 - £33,665 Inc HCAS Per annum Pro Rata
Permanent: Part Time - 22.5 sessions per week (Maybe required to work on weekends)
We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and competent Dental Nurse to join our Special Care Dental Service. We are based across 5 sites in Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich. Even though the successful would be ideally based at 1 or 2 sites on a regular basis but may on occasions be asked to cover for colleagues at different sites. We would expect you to make your own travel arrangements to meet the needs of the job. A valid driving licence and access to a car is essential for this position.
The successful applicants must have an appropriate qualification in Dental Nursing and be registered with the General Dental Council. Excellent communication skills, compassion, empathy, good organisational skills, IT skills and being a team player are integral to this post. Previous experience of working in CDS is desirable but we would be happy to train someone with the right aptitude and skills.
Proposed Interview date week commencing 24th February 2025
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached job description to review the duties and responsibilities relating to this job role.
We run our General Anaesthetic sessions from PRUH in Orpington, we would expect the post holder to part take in these session when required. We aim to provide high quality dental care for our special needs patients and children who are referred into our service.
We carry out domiciliary visits to meet the needs of the patients in their own settings-their own homes, care/residential homes and sometimes hospitals. We also provide treatment under conscious sedation. Any previous experience of conscious sedation will be desirable.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description to review the duties and responsibilities relating to this job role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Professional Registration-GDC
- Nursing Recognised by the General Dental Council Hospital, National Certificate or N.V.Q. Level 3 Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Recognised with the General Dental Council
- Indemnity cover
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Post-Certificate qualification
- Special Care Dental Nursing
- Conscious Sedation
- Radiography /OHE
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communicator with sympathetic and understanding attitude.
- Familiarity with computers
- Knowledge of infection control
- Current UK drivers’ license with access to a car for work purposes
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of work of GDC & Salaried Dental Service and working with Dental Therapists
- Working knowledge of use of Dental Software systems
- Membership of relevant professional associations e.g. BADN
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of Dental Nursing Work with range of patients including adults and children
- Experience of General Dental Practice, broad based Community Dental Practice or Emergency Dental
Desirable criteria
- Work in areas of social exclusion and with multi-ethnic populations
- Work with clients requiring good patient skills particularly anxious children and adults with special needs
Information Technology
Essential criteria
- Good IT Skills
Desirable criteria
- Working knowledge of use of Dental Software Systems
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mrs Jo Barclay
- Job title
- Dental Nurse Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
List jobs with Bromley Healthcare in Health Science Services or all sectors