Job summary Oral Maxillofacial / Orthodontic Departments Job Title: GDC Registered Dental Nurses Area of Work: Oral Maxillofacial Orthodontic Department Employer: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Department: Oral Maxillofacial/ Orthodontic Department Location: County Hospital Job Type: PERMANENT Staff Group: General Dental Council Pay Scheme: Agenda for change Pay Band: 4 Working pattern: Part Time Essential requirement for post: General Dental Council Registered Dental Nurses We are seeking to recruit motivated and enthusiastic Dental Nurse who hold the British National examining board for dental surgery assistants' certificate / EBDN / NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Dental Nursing. This is a multidisciplinary department which requires a dental nurse to work within the specialties of Oral Maxillofacial & Orthodontic This will involve maxillofacial, and orthodontic clinics which run alongside minor oral surgery sessions & emergency clinics. X ray facilities are located within the department. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be reliable, highly motivated using their own initiative and work well within a team. They will need to have a supportive, caring attitude and be committed to providing the highest level of care to our patients. If you are interested in the above post and would like an application form please apply on line: www.uhnm.nhs.uk. Main duties of the job The post holder must be able to; Report departmental issues to clinic manager Attend regular staff meetings to review standards of practice and ensure dissemination of information Develop good communications and fair and clear relationships with staff cross the multi-disciplinary team. Communicate with all grades of staff regarding patient care. In so doing they are expected to provide and receive complex or sensitive information relating to planned or received treatment. Liaise between clinician, technician, patient and external agencies to arrange appropriate appointments. Effectively communicate with patients and their relatives. This frequently involves having to deliver information in a way that is easily understood by the person receiving that information e.g. when delivering pre and postoperative instructions and advice. This is essential where there are barriers to communication. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary Depending on experience per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 205-6911380 Job locations County Hospital Weston road Stafford ST16 3SA Job description Job responsibilities See attached Job description and specifications or contact the below for further details Clinic Manager Emma Clapham Job description Job responsibilities See attached Job description and specifications or contact the below for further details Clinic Manager Emma Clapham Person Specification Experience Essential Relevant dental or departmental experience as a dental nurse Desirable Understanding of policies and procedures Knowledge of Hospital / practice computer systems Skills & Knowledge Essential Knowledge of confidentiality / Data Protection Act. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to prioritise appropriately and work with minimal supervision Desirable Computer literate. Aptitudes Essential Can demonstrate self motivation Flexible with working hours Other Job Requirements Essential Evidence of Continual Professional Development Ability to adapt to change. Ability to travel between sites Person Specification Experience Essential Relevant dental or departmental experience as a dental nurse Desirable Understanding of policies and procedures Knowledge of Hospital / practice computer systems Skills & Knowledge Essential Knowledge of confidentiality / Data Protection Act. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to prioritise appropriately and work with minimal supervision Desirable Computer literate. Aptitudes Essential Can demonstrate self motivation Flexible with working hours Other Job Requirements Essential Evidence of Continual Professional Development Ability to adapt to change. Ability to travel between sites 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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address County Hospital Weston road Stafford ST16 3SA Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)