Job summary This is an opportunity to join an established team, on either a Full or Part Time contract, providing support to and working alongside;Qualified dental staff within the Restorative Department. Specialty services include: Complex Restorative treatments, Endodontics, Implants, Special Care, General Anaesthetics, Sedation and Periodontal surgery. We also provide support throughout the training of both Undergraduate Dental Students, Dental Therapy students and Post Graduate Trainees. Interview Date: 19 February 2025 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week / Part Time Hours to be discussed You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy NO AGENCIES PLEASE Main duties of the job The role of the Registered Dental Nurse is to provide high standards of clinical care and support for patients under the care of various dental staff grades as well as students and trainees. This also includes the preparation and maintenance of the clinical areas including stocks of materials and equipment, and collecting and inputting data into the patient administration system. About us Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: o Freeman Hospital o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site) o Newcastle Dental Hospital o Newcastle Fertility Centre o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria o Northern Genetics Service o Cramlington Manor Walks These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 317-2024-49-010 Job locations Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Job description Job responsibilities To provide chair-side assistance (including patients being treated under General Anaesthetic) to all grades of dental staff and students working within the dental hospital. To prepare all instruments, equipment and materials required for treatment. To provide care and support for patients undergoing a variety of treatments. To provide pre and post operative instructions and advice, so maintaining a high standard of patient care at all times. To ensure patient confidentiality is always upheld. To provide administrative assistance with regard to liaising with patients and other external agencies. To provide clinical supervision and practical training to student dental nurses and other less experienced staff on a daily basis. To ensure that cross infection control, the cleanliness of the department, stock levels and equipment are well maintained. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Job description Job responsibilities To provide chair-side assistance (including patients being treated under General Anaesthetic) to all grades of dental staff and students working within the dental hospital. To prepare all instruments, equipment and materials required for treatment. To provide care and support for patients undergoing a variety of treatments. To provide pre and post operative instructions and advice, so maintaining a high standard of patient care at all times. To ensure patient confidentiality is always upheld. To provide administrative assistance with regard to liaising with patients and other external agencies. To provide clinical supervision and practical training to student dental nurses and other less experienced staff on a daily basis. To ensure that cross infection control, the cleanliness of the department, stock levels and equipment are well maintained. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Person Specification Skill Essential oNational Certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare (or equivalent qualification) Portfolio must be completed and signed oRegistration with General Dental Council oAbility to organise own workload oGood communication, organisational and interpersonal skills Desirable oIT oSpecialist DN Skills (i.e. endo/implant, oral surgery and sedation) oPost Certificate Qualifications e.g radiology, sedation or orthodontics Knowledge Essential oCross infection procedures oHealth & Safety issues oCPD Desirable oClinical Governance issues oMaxillo-Facial experience Person Specification Skill Essential oNational Certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare (or equivalent qualification) Portfolio must be completed and signed oRegistration with General Dental Council oAbility to organise own workload oGood communication, organisational and interpersonal skills Desirable oIT oSpecialist DN Skills (i.e. endo/implant, oral surgery and sedation) oPost Certificate Qualifications e.g radiology, sedation or orthodontics Knowledge Essential oCross infection procedures oHealth & Safety issues oCPD Desirable oClinical Governance issues oMaxillo-Facial 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. 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 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)