Specialist Dental Nurse

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate qualified and registered Dental Nurse to join our committed Oral Maxillo Facial and Orthodontic team in the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for a motivated and dedicated individual to join our friendly Dental Nursing team, who has excellent interpersonal skills with a positive can-do attitude.

The role is varied, therefore the successful candidate will be required to work within both areas of speciality based in Wonford and in Heavitree.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Provide chair side and first support assistance to the Consultants in Maxillofacial / Oral / Orthodontics and their teams.
• Assist and maintain high quality efficient and effective patient care.
• Work as part of a team to maintain a clean and safe clinic environment for patients and staff.
• Be adaptable to change within the hospital setting.

The successful candidate will need to have been qualified with GDC registration for at least 12 months along with Radiography and Sedation qualification and experience.

For the right candidate we would be happy to consider somebody in a development role where you would be paid Band 4. This will enable you to complete the radiography and sedation qualification. On successful completion of these qualifications, you would then be uplifted to the Band 5 scale.

The post holder will be working within a range of specialised Clinics consisting of:

• Head and Neck Cancer Clinics
• Orthodontic Clinics
• Orthognathic Clinics
• Oral Surgery
• Sedation (Inhalation and Intravenous)
• Emergency Clinics

The successful candidate will have further learning opportunities available to them to enable to develop new skills. Personal development and CPD is fully encouraged.

If you are looking for a new challenge and are ready for an exciting opportunity, we look forward in hearing from you.

Working Pattern: Full time position 37.5 hours per week. The service currently runs from Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:30.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Please note, previous applicants need not apply.

For further information please contact: Jo Morgan, Clinical Nurse Manager on 01392 402274, [e-mail]. Alternatively contact Laura Knight, Senior Dental Nurse on [e-mail] or Deb Blakes, Senior Dental Nurse on [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

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.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust