Job summary An exciting opportunity to work within NHFT Salaried Dental Service has arisen for a caring, dedicated, adaptable and self-motivated Qualified Dental Nurse who has excellent personal, communication and clinical skills and works well within a team environment. This a great Opportunity to experience Specialist Dentistry. This post is based at Northampton and is a 12 month Fixed Term Maternity Cover Contract. There may be a requirement to travel across sites within Northamptonshire all travel costs will be remunerated if not your current base. Continued Professional Development will be provided to support you in this role and to meet your enhanced GDC/CPD requirements. Main duties of the job To provide assistance and support in a broad range of clinical procedures to a Consultant in Special care Dentistry, Senior Dentists, Oral Surgeons, EDDN nurses and patients whilst maintaining high standards of care and infection prevention and control. To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service that provides specialised dental care on referral to people of all ages, disabilities and special needs which make it impossible for them to access treatment from an NHS general dental practitioner. To ensure the best possible dental nursing care and practice is delivered to all patients including those with complex medical conditions, physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, mental ill health, dementia, learning disabilities, autistic spectrum and behaviour which may present a challenge to those caring for them, and may include patients at end of life. this list is not exhaustive To work as part of the dental team to provide an efficient and effective dental service To practice within the scope of a General Dental Council (GDC) registered dental nurse, and maintain compliance with the GDC professional standards About us NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pa pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 270-TF803-ACS Job locations St James Clinic Northampton NN5 5LQ Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. Person Specification Qualifiactions Essential Qualified Dental Nurse regcognised Qualification Desirable Post Qualification Experience Essential General Practice/Other Desirable 2 Years Chair Side IT Essential Basic Level of IT experience Desirable Clinical systems Dental software experience Person Specification Qualifiactions Essential Qualified Dental Nurse regcognised Qualification Desirable Post Qualification Experience Essential General Practice/Other Desirable 2 Years Chair Side IT Essential Basic Level of IT experience Desirable Clinical systems Dental software experience 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. 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. 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 Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address St James Clinic Northampton NN5 5LQ Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)