Job summary Working as a Dental Nurse within a team to provide a high level of clinical care within the Community Specialist Dental Service and support the Dental Officers in all aspects of clinical practice. Main duties of the job To give support for patients specific to the Community Specialist Dental Service, this will include patients with learning disabilities, Autism and sensory issues, complex medical conditions, compromised mobility and severe emotional or mental health problems. Specialised duties for dental nurses within the service include assisting in the provision of treatment with Relative Analgesia Sedation and General Anaesthetic. Routine administration and clerical organisation, including the use of SystmOne for patient appointments and clinical rotas. Reception of patients, preparing them for dental treatment and supervision of patients until they leave the surgery. Efficient preparation of the dental surgery and stock control. To be responsible for decontamination and following trust policies and procedures at all times. To be responsible for monitoring, care and safe use of dental equipment. Triaging daily referrals and analysis options available which are most suited to the patients needs To travel to different Community Dental sites when necessary. About us If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number C9439-2425-1322 Job locations Stanley Primary Care Centre Clifford Road Stanley County Durham DH9 0AB Job description Job responsibilities Reception of patients, preparing them for dental treatment and supervision of the patient until they leave the department. The efficient preparation of the surgery and stock control. Knowledge of all dental procedures. Assisting the dental officer in all clinical dental procedures. Processing and mounting of x-ray films. Dealing with and providing support for emergency patients and trauma cases. To carry out oral hygiene instruction and diet advice in the clinical setting, for patients with a diverse range of needs. Dealing effectively with medically compromised and emotionally disturbed patients. Patients with learning difficulties and compromised mobility. Patients who could be potentially violent. To organize and carry out pre-operative checks including blood pressure/INR/Glucose levels. (after appropriate training) Assisting in the safe transfer of patients with compromised mobility to and from the dental chair. This can include the use of specialized equipment such as a hoist; slip sheet, transfer board or Rota stand. (after appropriate training) Responsible for decontamination. Frequent exposure to high risk working conditions, body fluids, patients with infectious diseases. Dealing with potentially harmful chemicals. Responsible for monitoring, care and safe use of equipment. To assist in dental screening programs. To take part in dental training programs and other training as appropriate. To ensure all mandatory essential training is carried out. To ensure all Health and Safety responsibilities are carried out in line with the Trust requirements. Sedation and General Anaesthetic To assist the clinician during conscious sedation, including relative analgesia sedation. (If you do not hold a Certificate in Conscious Sedation, training and qualification will be required) Monitoring of gases and changing cylinders where appropriate. Routine daily checks and regular maintenance of the sedation equipment. Liaising with the Day Surgery Team to arrange pre-operative assessments To work with the theatre team, assisting the surgeon throughout the dental procedures Recording patient data and ensuring holistic care of patients during pre and post- operative periods. Organizing patient beds and patient records as appropriate. Clinical Governance Actively involved in Clinical Governance within the Trust, and following policies and protocols to improve service provision. Involvement in Clinical Audit, both regionally and nationally. Dental Screening Assist the clinician during dental screenings and epidemiology surveys, ensuring all paperwork is prepared and completed. National Dental Survey is carried out annually. Staff will be calibrated. Job description Job responsibilities Reception of patients, preparing them for dental treatment and supervision of the patient until they leave the department. The efficient preparation of the surgery and stock control. Knowledge of all dental procedures. Assisting the dental officer in all clinical dental procedures. Processing and mounting of x-ray films. Dealing with and providing support for emergency patients and trauma cases. To carry out oral hygiene instruction and diet advice in the clinical setting, for patients with a diverse range of needs. Dealing effectively with medically compromised and emotionally disturbed patients. Patients with learning difficulties and compromised mobility. Patients who could be potentially violent. To organize and carry out pre-operative checks including blood pressure/INR/Glucose levels. (after appropriate training) Assisting in the safe transfer of patients with compromised mobility to and from the dental chair. This can include the use of specialized equipment such as a hoist; slip sheet, transfer board or Rota stand. (after appropriate training) Responsible for decontamination. Frequent exposure to high risk working conditions, body fluids, patients with infectious diseases. Dealing with potentially harmful chemicals. Responsible for monitoring, care and safe use of equipment. To assist in dental screening programs. To take part in dental training programs and other training as appropriate. To ensure all mandatory essential training is carried out. To ensure all Health and Safety responsibilities are carried out in line with the Trust requirements. Sedation and General Anaesthetic To assist the clinician during conscious sedation, including relative analgesia sedation. (If you do not hold a Certificate in Conscious Sedation, training and qualification will be required) Monitoring of gases and changing cylinders where appropriate. Routine daily checks and regular maintenance of the sedation equipment. Liaising with the Day Surgery Team to arrange pre-operative assessments To work with the theatre team, assisting the surgeon throughout the dental procedures Recording patient data and ensuring holistic care of patients during pre and post- operative periods. Organizing patient beds and patient records as appropriate. Clinical Governance Actively involved in Clinical Governance within the Trust, and following policies and protocols to improve service provision. Involvement in Clinical Audit, both regionally and nationally. Dental Screening Assist the clinician during dental screenings and epidemiology surveys, ensuring all paperwork is prepared and completed. National Dental Survey is carried out annually. Staff will be calibrated. Person Specification Special Requirements Essential Excellent communications skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to work independently and also as part of a team. Ability to travel independently Statutory Registration Essential Registration of Dental Nurses Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Knowledge of all dental procedures. Assisting the dental officer in all clinical dental procedures. Desirable Dealing effectively with medically compromised and emotionally disturbed patients. Patients with learning difficulties, Autism and compromised mobility. Patients who could be potentially violent Qualifications Essential NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN. Minimum of 4 GCSEs. Verifiable Professional Development Hours Desirable NEBDN Certificate in Conscious Sedation. Diploma in Dental Health Education. Certificate in Special Care Dental Nursing. Experience of assisting in General Anaesthetic. Experience of working in a Community Setting Experience Essential 2 years chairside experience Desirable Knowledge of computers. Person Specification Special Requirements Essential Excellent communications skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to work independently and also as part of a team. Ability to travel independently Statutory Registration Essential Registration of Dental Nurses Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Knowledge of all dental procedures. Assisting the dental officer in all clinical dental procedures. Desirable Dealing effectively with medically compromised and emotionally disturbed patients. Patients with learning difficulties, Autism and compromised mobility. Patients who could be potentially violent Qualifications Essential NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN. Minimum of 4 GCSEs. Verifiable Professional Development Hours Desirable NEBDN Certificate in Conscious Sedation. Diploma in Dental Health Education. Certificate in Special Care Dental Nursing. Experience of assisting in General Anaesthetic. Experience of working in a Community Setting Experience Essential 2 years chairside experience Desirable Knowledge of computers. 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 County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Stanley Primary Care Centre Clifford Road Stanley County Durham DH9 0AB Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)