Job summary We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Qualified Dental Nurse to work as part of the team in the HDFT Community Dental Services, the post will be placed on the AFC Band 4 pay scale. The Community Dental Service is a specialised service that provides dental treatment for children, adults and older people who, because of additional needs such as learning disabilities, physical disabilities or vulnerability, are unable to access general dental care. This role is based in York and the successful candidate will work as part of the East Locality Community Dental Services team and Dental Services General Anaesthetic team at York District Hospital for General Anaesthetic Dental Sessions. This post for for 2.5 working days a week. Main duties of the job o Opening up and closing down procedures for the clinico Receive and prepare patients for treatmento Prepare and monitor patients for and during their dental treatment providing pre and post operative instructions as required o Organisation of clinics as required by a clinician or Dental Team Managers, including assistance with diary planning. (triaging emergency, urgent and routine appointments, maintaining clinical records, appropriate filing and archiving of records, models and radiographs)o Cash-handling and data handling for clinical and non-clinical activities, required by the service. In accordance with departmental policies and procedures for cash-handling and banking About us At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development. An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees. Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 421-PSC-1632M Job locations Cornlands Road Dental Clinic Cornlands Road York YO24 3WY Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached or contact Sara Moreton via email at saramoretonnhs.net Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached or contact Sara Moreton via email at saramoretonnhs.net Person Specification Essential Essential Good general education with skills in written and oral English and basic maths NEBDN Certificate and / or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent Registered with General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional Experience as a Dental Nurse of 3 years Up to date knowledge in all areas of Dental Nursing Competent in basic MS Office and IT Applications Desirable Additional Qualifications in one of the following: Sedation, Radiography, Special Care Dentistry, Oral Health Promotion ECDL or similar information technology training Experience of working with patients with special care needs. Experience of previous dental administration Experience of working with SOE (Software of Excellence) Person Specification Essential Essential Good general education with skills in written and oral English and basic maths NEBDN Certificate and / or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent Registered with General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional Experience as a Dental Nurse of 3 years Up to date knowledge in all areas of Dental Nursing Competent in basic MS Office and IT Applications Desirable Additional Qualifications in one of the following: Sedation, Radiography, Special Care Dentistry, Oral Health Promotion ECDL or similar information technology training Experience of working with patients with special care needs. Experience of previous dental administration Experience of working with SOE (Software of Excellence) 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Address Cornlands Road Dental Clinic Cornlands Road York YO24 3WY Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)