Dental Nurse: Sponsorship Available

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen within the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital to recruit a qualified dental nurse to work predominantly in the Restorative Dentistry department of the hospital.

Successful qualified dental nurses should have the NVQ level 3 in Oral Healthcare, National Certificate in Dental Nursing qualification or equivalent.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills, be hard working and have the ability to assist clinical dental staff, including undergraduate and postgraduate students during the treatment and care of patients. They must ensure Health and Safety policies are carried out as necessary and assist other dental nurses in fulfilling Departmental Policies and Procedures. Candidates should also be flexible and willing to work in the evening when necessary.

There will be opportunities for successful candidates to further their career in dental nursing therefore candidates should show commitment to professional development.

Main duties of the job

  • Candidates must be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills, be hard working and have the ability to assist clinical dental staff, including undergraduate and postgraduate students during the treatment and care of patients.
  • They must ensure Health and Safety policies are carried out as necessary and assist other dental nurses in fulfilling Departmental Policies and Procedures.
  • Receive and prepare patients to undertake general, complex and specialised dental treatment, assisting consultants/clinical dental staff and students (undergraduate and postgraduate) during the treatment and care of the patients until they leave. (Including out of hours transport patients).
  • Assist the dentist to reassure and inform the patient about their treatment, further treatment and appointments, being aware of body language and cultural difficulties and dealing with these in a sensitive and appropriate manner, showing empathy and reassurance at all times.
  • Provide close chairside assistance, anticipating the clinicians’ requirements to ensure efficient and effective patient care.
  • Maintain close liaison with the clinician in the care, observation and supervision of patient with special needs and patients unsuitable to be seen in general dental practice or by general dental practitioners with problems such as complicated medical histories.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it’s staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.

Charles Clifford Dental Hospital is a dental teaching hospital linked to the University School of Clinical Dentistry, which has intakes of undergraduate and postgraduate students on an annual basis. The hospital also provides dental outpatient services for the Sheffield catchment area, and in addition provides specialist services in all departments to patients from a much wider area. It also incorporates the School of Dental Nursing, School of Hygiene and Therapy and Dental Technology.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Dental Nurse
  • National Certificate or NVQ level 3 in Oral Healthcare

Desirable

  • Worked within a hospital setting

Experience

Essential

  • Experience and knowledge of chairside assisting for all dental procedures

Desirable

  • Experience in Restorative Dentistry

Further Training

Essential

  • Good dental nursing skills
  • Ability to work 4 handed dentistry/close support
  • Friendly and able to work in a team
  • An effective communicator
  • Able to prioritise and use own initiative
  • Confidentiality
  • Professional and motivated
  • Positive attitude to work

Desirable

  • Information Technology
  • Commitment to develop skills and undertake further training
  • Post qualification certificate in Radiography, Sedation.
  • Fluoride Application Certificate

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Flexible, willing to work evenings

Other Factors

Essential

  • Hepatitis B immunity
  • Commitment to the Trust Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Ability to work on all departments
  • Ability to work with all types of dental students and clinical staff
  • Friendly, reliable, enthusiastic, caring approach to patients and staff
  • Able to use initiative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 15 September 2024

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