Senior Dental Nurse • Bristol University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
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Main duties of the job Clinical - Communication and Relationship skills To communicate and co-ordinate effectively with appropriate clinicians, staff, professional bodies and external agencies.Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity when providing care for patients, relatives and colleagues.Contribute to sharing good practice within the department and hospital trust wide sites, working as a member of the dental department, and will be expected to undertake a wide range of dental nurse duties on all sites. About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential National certificate in Dental Nursing (or equivalent Level 3 Dental Nursing qualification) Valid GDC registration Post registration qualification in Conscious Sedation, Special Care Dentistry, Oral Health Education and Dental Radiography, Implantology or Orthodontics or working towards Desirable Completion of enhanced dental nurse courses such as fluoride application Knowledge and Experiance Essential Enhanced knowledge of a range of dental nursing procedures Experience of assisting with a diverse range of patients Desirable Experience of a variety of settings i.e. hospital, community clinic, NHS/Private Practice Experience of being part of a quality improvement project and understanding the underpinning principles Skills and Abilities Essential Able to work effectively with others as part of a team Ability to work under instruction and show initiative by prioritising and organising workload Competent in operating a computer Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to carry out routine/repetitive activities Ability to prioritise Ability to stand for long periods of time Dexterity - ability to handle/manoeuvre equipment/instruments across a wide range of sizes, weights and environments Manual handling - ability to manoeuvre trolleys and instrumentation boxes in line with trust policy Ability to work autonomously Aptitudes Essential Enthusiastic, highly motivated and able to inspire others Ability to manage self and exhibit skills including self-awareness, self-management and drive for improvement Analytical Personal resilience Flexibility Able to use own initiative Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines Team player Innovative Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential National certificate in Dental Nursing (or equivalent Level 3 Dental Nursing qualification) Valid GDC registration Post registration qualification in Conscious Sedation, Special Care Dentistry, Oral Health Education and Dental Radiography, Implantology or Orthodontics or working towards Desirable Completion of enhanced dental nurse courses such as fluoride application Knowledge and Experiance Essential Enhanced knowledge of a range of dental nursing procedures Experience of assisting with a diverse range of patients Desirable Experience of a variety of settings i.e. hospital, community clinic, NHS/Private Practice Experience of being part of a quality improvement project and understanding the underpinning principles Skills and Abilities Essential Able to work effectively with others as part of a team Ability to work under instruction and show initiative by prioritising and organising workload Competent in operating a computer Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to carry out routine/repetitive activities Ability to prioritise Ability to stand for long periods of time Dexterity - ability to handle/manoeuvre equipment/instruments across a wide range of sizes, weights and environments Manual handling - ability to manoeuvre trolleys and instrumentation boxes in line with trust policy Ability to work autonomously Aptitudes Essential Enthusiastic, highly motivated and able to inspire others Ability to manage self and exhibit skills including self-awareness, self-management and drive for improvement Analytical Personal resilience Flexibility Able to use own initiative Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines Team player Innovative 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 . 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. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information 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 . 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. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Dental Hospital Lower Maudlin Street Bristol BS1 2LY Employer's website "}