Job summary
- Main area
- Dental Services
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 267-CH6540281
- Employer
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- East Oxford Dental Clinic
- Town
- Cowley, Oxford
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 Per annum | Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Dental Nurse
Band 4
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
We know Job Descriptions and Specifications can sometimes be long which can be off-putting for some people, and we don’t want to let that deter you from applying.
We actively support anti-racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion so, if you’re excited about this job opportunity and you meet our Trust values, but feel unsure about applying, then please get in touch and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.
We are also committed to increasing diversity in the workforce, that is why we actively encourage applications from those groups of people who are currently under-represented, which include amongst others: people with disabilities; men from all socio-economic backgrounds; people from diverse ethnic backgrounds; and people from the LGBTQI+ community.
Good luck and we hope to hear from you!
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Dental Nurse to join our team in Oxfordshire Community Dental Services. This is an ideal career opportunity for anyone looking to develop their existing skills and to provide a first-class service. You will assist our clinicians in a variety of settings including:
- Special care dentistry
- Inhalation and IV Sedation
- Orthodontics
- School surveys such as BASCD
- General Anaesthesia
- Domiciliary visits
Main duties of the job
We support our nursing staff to work in all the above aspects of dentistry including the delivery of inhalation sedation training, CPD support and post certificate funding.
This placement will be based in East Oxford Dental Clinic with the expectation to travel between 9 dental clinics within our service when required. Our clinical sessions are Monday to Friday and usual working hours are between 8.30am – 4.30pm. Flexibility in your approach to work is therefore essential and you must be able to travel easily around the county. Travelling outside of your base will be covered by travel expenses.
Working for our organisation
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate should have a positive attitude towards working in a team environment and provide our patients with the best possible care. The trust ensures regular supervision with line managers to ensure both staff and the service are supported.
There is also an opportunity to join our out of hours dental service which attracts enhanced rates of pay.
Registration with the General Dental Council is a requirement of this post.
Own car or access to alternative travel for business use is essential.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE’s or equivalent in literacy and numeracy
- National Certificate in Dental Nursing/Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
Desirable criteria
- Post certificate e.g. sedation, radiography, oral health
Experience
Essential criteria
- Dental chair side assistance in patient care of all ages and backgrounds
- Demonstrable knowledge of cross infection control standards
- Ability to use own initiative, work under pressure to prioritise tasks and anticipate needs during treatment
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in a community or hospital setting
- Familiar with dental software packages e.g. R4
- Able to supervise trainees and unqualified staff
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of patients and staff
- Willing to participate and contribute to the team
Desirable criteria
- Good organisational skills
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Registered with the General Dental Council
- Ability to travel between sites to meet the needs of the service, some of which are not easily served by public transport
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
- Kerry McGann
- Job title
- Dental Nurse Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01865 904040
- Additional information
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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