Job summary
- Main area
- Community Dentistry
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 444-6240334-BL
- Employer
- Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- City of Coventry Health centre
- Town
- Coventry
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/05/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 29/05/2024
Employer heading
Dental Nurse Band 4
NHS AfC: Band 4
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust provides a full range of expanding physical, mental health and learning disability services to children, young adults, adults and older adults over many sites across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.
Services are provided to a population of over one million people living in Coventry and Warwickshire and also a wider geographical area in some of our specialist services
‘We recognise the benefits of flexible working and support applications wherever possible. If you would like to work flexibly please ask the recruiting manager for more information.’
Armed Forces Community welcome to apply.
PLEASE NOTE that this vacancy can be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Staff at risk within the Trust will be given priority.
Please check your emails, including junk and spam folders, regularly throughout the process of your application for any notifications from the Recruitment Team. If you have any queries regarding your application please phone the Partnership Trust Recruitment Department.
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Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity to join the friendly, highly motivated Coventry Community Dental Service (CCDS) based in the City of Coventry Health Centre. We require an enthusiastic and conscientious Dental Nurse to join our professional and supportive team of Dentists, Orthodontists, Dental Therapists and Dental Nurses to provide patient focused community dentistry for people with more complex needs and conditions. The service also comprises an Oral Health Promotion team, a domiciliary service, sedation service and provides regular GA sessions at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire.
You will be responsible for assisting the clinician in the day-to-day running of the surgery working under the supervision of the Senior Dental Nurses and Dental Service Operational Lead
The community dental service is based in a recently constructed purpose built Health Centre close to the city centre with nine dental surgeries. The service currently operates Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
This new post holder will have the opportunity to assist in the provision of special care and paediatric dentistry, incorporating Inhalation and IV Sedation, General Anaesthetic sessions, domiciliary care and working on our mobile unit. You will play an important part in the service’s continuous development and our aspiration to further improve on our 2017 CQC ‘good’ rating in all five areas of assessment.
Working for our organisation
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
These include:
- generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
- excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
- salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
- discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
- wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
- staff networks and support group
We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We pride ourselves on our commitment to supporting individuals continued development. To this end you will receive annual appraisals, regular one-to-one support and have access to a range of relevant training provided by the Trust.
The Health Centre is located within easy access to all transport links. There is a Pay & Display car park adjacent to the building and some street parking nearby. Alternatively, if you do choose to run or cycle to work, a secure bike lock up is available free of charge, and showering facilities are conveniently located on the same floor as the department.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 3 – oral healthcare or National Certificate for Dental Nurses
- General Dental Council DCP registration
- Educated to GCSE standard
Desirable criteria
- Special care dental nursing
knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge of dental nursing procedures including infection control processes.
- Good written and verbal communication
- Awareness & understanding of COSHH
- Manual dexterity
Desirable criteria
- Conscious sedation
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant chair side dental support and reception duties
- Working as part of a dental team
- Experience of working with children / special needs clients
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Louise Burns
- Job title
- Dental Service Operational Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02476961425
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