Job summary We are looking for a registered dental nurse with an additional post qualification in OH/IV or Radiography. You will be required to use your post qualification to benefit the needs 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 or Radiography to support and maintain the needs of our patients. Thank you for choosing to work for the Special Care Dental service within HCT, you will find it a great place to work with many benefits offered. We provide all the support and finance to maintain your mandatory training and CPD. We have a vacancy for a band 5 role at our Hemel Hempstead clinic. About us A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 812-25-LLB5-DENT-D Job locations Marlowes Health and Wellbeing 39-41 Marlowes Hemel Hempstead HP1 1LD Job description Job responsibilities Alongside all routine dental nursing duties, you will. Carry out nurse led clinics using your post qualification in Oral health or Radiography 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 to 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 Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. Job description Job responsibilities Alongside all routine dental nursing duties, you will. Carry out nurse led clinics using your post qualification in Oral health or Radiography 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 to 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 Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Dental Nursing Qualification - National Certificate or NVQ Level 3 Post qualification in Oral Health/Radiography or IV sedation 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. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Dental Nursing Qualification - National Certificate or NVQ Level 3 Post qualification in Oral Health/Radiography or IV sedation 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. 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 Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Address Marlowes Health and Wellbeing 39-41 Marlowes Hemel Hempstead HP1 1LD Employer's website https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)