Job summary
We are looking for a registered dental nurse with an additional post qualification in OH/IV.

You will be required to use your post qualification to benefit the needs of our service users.

As a band 5 registered dental nurse for HCT you will be responsible for supporting the dental team to ensure the service user's needs are met through high quality dental care. As a specialist service for patients with additional needs you will offer a patient centered approach.

Main duties of the job

• You will be expected to maintain high standards of clinical work while assisting both the dentist during routine clinical appointments and nurse led clinics , we offer a high level of care for our cohort group.
• You will be expected to manage and run nurse led clinics using your post qualification in OH/IV to support and maintain the needs of our patients.

Job responsibilities

• Carry out nurse led clinics using your post qualification in Oral health or assisting during IV clinics. As a band 5 nurse you will be required to see a minimum number of patients within the nurse led clinic to maintain your band 5 status.
• You will be expected to assist the dental surgeon in the provision of a complete range of NHS dental care to include treatment under inhalation sedation, general anaesthesia or IV sedation where appropriate.
• Accurately record treatment using the R4 dental electronic system, including charting from the dentists instructions at the time of treatment.
• You will be required to participate in the annual individual performance review process.
• You will be required to carry out other appropriate duties commensurate with the post.e.g school visits, home visits and Epidemiology.
• Your base will be specified but you will be expected to work at any of the Special Care Dental Service sites throughout Hertfordshire to cover staff sickness/Annual Leave/Study leave when required.
• There may be the need for you to sit or stand in restricted positions and be able to respond to unexpected changes of treatment plan. This may involve the movement of bulky heavy equipment e.g. hoists.
• There will be occasional direct exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances such as during the treatment of very sick children or patients with challenging behaviour

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Dental Nursing Qualification - National Certificate or NVQ Level 3
• Post qualification in Oral Health/Radiography held for a min of 2 years
• Registration with General Dental Council.
• Full UK driving licence

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Evidence based experience gained from post qualification
• Evidence based knowledge of IT systems, accessing e-mails, data entry.
• Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and ethical guidelines

Desirable

• Experience working with adults and children with a range of additional needs.

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Good communication skills, including being able to communicate with patients who may have barriers to understanding.
• Examples of ability to work as part of a team.
• Evidence of working on own initiative.
• Proven organisational skills.
• Examples of Ability to deal with patients who are extremely nervous and/or phobic.
• Evidence of a patient log to evidence direct patient facing aspect of their role.

Desirable

• Effective interpersonal skills.

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.

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.

The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.