Description
We are currently seeking applications from GDC-registered qualified dental nurses to join our Dental Team at Barts Health NHS trust.
This is a permanent contract which will be based across the Restorative, Dental Department, also supporting Restorative Postgraduate programmes. The main working site will be The Royal London Dental Hospital in Whitechapel.
The Restorative Department is formed of a multidisciplinary team which provides a range of dental treatment to our patients, including delivery of care using conscious sedation. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with a range of staff including consultants, specialist dentist's, DCT's, Registers and Post Graduate students.
You will be joining an organisation in which safe and compassionate care is at the heart of what we do, and that includes our staff. We have numerous staff benefits as well as providing subscription to a training package which supports our Dental Nurses in completing their annual GDC eCPD.
Previous experience of working within a Dental Hospital or similar setting, is desirable. A post qualification in Conscious Sedation Dental Nursing or keen interest to undergo training, would be an advantage.
Job Responsibilities: The qualified dental nurse is an integral member of the dental team. They play an important role in the provision of dental services and the effective operation of the dental institute and outreach facilities.
Person Specification:
- Qualifications: A Dental Nurse qualification recognized by the GDC as a route to qualification
- Experience: Good level of experience working as a qualified Dental Nurse
- Knowledge: GDC Registration, Evidence of continued professional development
- Skills: Ability to work under pressure and prioritise care, Ability to monitor the quality of own and others work, Ability to identify and access the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
- Other: Demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge, Ability to identify own learning needs and interests, Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to be able to carry out current job role, Ability to identify how to manage risks and to support others to manage risk.
Benefits: We offer a range of staff benefits, including subscription to a training package which supports our Dental Nurses in completing their annual GDC eCPD.
Equal Opportunities: We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.