Qualified Dental Nurse for Special Care Dentistry

Job summary

We are currently seeking applications from GDC registered qualified dental nurses to join our Dental Team at Barts Health NHS trust.

We are currently recruiting for a Qualified Dental Nurse to join our team. This is a permanent contract, 5 days per week that will be based across the Special Care team, also supporting Restorative Department. The main work site will be The Royal London Dental Hospital in Whitechapel.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a compassionate and caring approach to patients, be well organized, well presented, practice excellent Infection Prevention and Control, be flexible in their approach to work, be able to work effectively as part of a team, as well as using their own initiative.

The Special Care Department is a busy multidisciplinary team which provides a range of dental treatment to our patients, including delivery of care using conscious sedation. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with a range of staff including consultants, specialist dentist's and DCT's.

In becoming a Barts Health Dental Nurse you will be joining an organisation in which safe and compassionate care is at the heart of what we do, and that includes our staff. We have numerous staff benefits as well as providing subscription to a training package which supports our Dental Nurses in completing their annual GDC eCPD.

Main duties of the job

The qualified dental nurse is an integral member of the dental team. They play an important role in the provision of dental services and the effective operation of the dental institute and outreach facilities.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A Dental Nurse qualification recognized by the GDC as a route to qualification

Desirable

• Post Certificate Qualification in Conscious Sedation Dental Nursing

Experience

Essential

• Good level of experience working as a qualified Dental Nurse

Desirable

• Previous experience within a hospital or similar setting

Knowledge

Essential

• GDC Registration
• Evidence of continued professional development

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise care
• Ability to monitor the quality of own and others work
• Ability to identify and access the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others