Senior Dental Nurse

Job overview

*Subject to job matching*

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

The senior dental nurse be responsible for the leadership of the dental nursing team including the undertaking of annual PDRs, 1:1 meetings and HR Issues as directed by the business manager and Clinical Lead.

To manage and prioritise own work load.

To support Clinicians in a specialist Dental Service delivering high quality dental care in Special Care Dentistry and Paediatric exodontia.

To assist in the delivery of all dental treatment with General Anaesthetic or dental sedation as required.

Responsibility for ensuring high standard of infection prevention and control is carried out and maintained throughout the service in adherence to policies. To lead and provide support/assistance for Clinicians in the specialisms provided by the department, in both primary clinical and acute theatre settings

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Main duties of the job

To communicate with outside agencies, e.g. social services, school nurses, GP practices, other hospital services, theatres, wards. To provide assistance and support to Clinicians in primary and secondary care settings – clinics and hospital theatres. To be the lead Dental Nurse during procedures undertaken during general anaesthesia as required in Special Care Dentistry and Paediatric Exodontia ie scrub nurse. To identify urgent cases and triage referrals as required. To effectively communicate and respond appropriately to particular groups of clients e.g. anxious children, vulnerable adults, clients with learning difficulties. To organise and manage dental procedures to be carried out in a specialised theatre setting, clinic or domiciliary care. To provide assistance and support to all clinical staff including assisting during procedures with the adjunct of dental sedation or general anaesthetics as required. To set up, prepare, assist in and close down the dental setting ensuring infection prevention and control (IPC) policies and procedures are adhered to. To provide pre and post-operative advice and instruction for specialist dental procedures; e.g. sedation, general anaesthesia and health education. Process and store dental instruments in accordance with HTM01-05 and standard op.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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.