Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Register Dental Nurse Band 5 Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Department North Devon District Hospital.
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
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Band 5 Dental Nurse to join our Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Team at North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple.
The successful candidate will work alongside a dedicated team of Maxillofacial and Orthodontic consultants, staff grades dental nurses and lab technicians in a busy supportive department.
The post holder works as part of a team of Dental Nurses and provides full surgery and administrative support to the consultant led Orthodontic and OMFS Service that deliver specialist dental treatment for patients referred by dental practitioners and other healthcare professionals.
You will be required to support the clinician and staff undergoing training. The post holder will also provide a full range of administrative duties to support the effective and efficient delivery of Maxillofacial, Orthodontic and dental care for patients. This includes liaising with the referring dentists, checking patients details, providing advice, taking work to and from the dental lab, providing full chairside and surgery support and recording activity on computerised systems.
We welcome applications from candidates who do not yet hold an IV sedation qualification but demonstrate the potential to be the right fit for the role. Successful applicants without this qualification will initially be employed at Band 4. Upon completion of the IV sedation qualification, they will progress to Band 5.
We can offer:
* Training and support
* Friendly and supportive environment
Working Pattern: 16 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Dianne Cooper, Dental Nurse Team Manager on 01271 322477 dianncooper1@nhs.net
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.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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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.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
185-2140-9134
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