Dental Nurse Band 4 inCheshunt inCheshunt PUBLISHED
TUE 14 JAN 2025
Opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative environment focused on high-quality patient care.
Involvement in a specialized service that caters to patients with additional needs, enhancing professional satisfaction and impact.
Training and development support, including coverage of mandatory training and continuing professional development (CPD).
Potential for a permanent position after maternity cover, offering job security and career progression.
Diverse workplace that welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and ages, promoting inclusivity.
Salary range of £26,530 to £29,114 per annum pro-rata, providing competitive compensation.
The role of Dental Nurse Band 4 with Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust in Cheshunt is a fixed-term position, primarily covering maternity leave, with potential for permanent placement thereafter. As a registered dental nurse, you will support a specialist dental team focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals with additional needs. Key responsibilities include assisting dental surgeons with various treatments, accurately recording procedures using the R4 electronic system, and participating in the performance review process. The role may require flexibility to work at multiple sites across Hertfordshire and involves a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.
Candidates must possess a registration with the General Dental Council and a dental nursing qualification (National Certificate or NVQ Level 3). The position emphasises the importance of maintaining high clinical standards and providing compassionate care, especially in emotionally challenging situations. Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust promotes diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply, highlighting a commitment to innovation, care, and agility within the workforce.
Candidates must possess a registration with the General Dental Council and a dental nursing qualification (National Certificate or NVQ Level 3). The position emphasises the importance of maintaining high clinical standards and providing compassionate care, especially in emotionally challenging situations. Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust promotes diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply, highlighting a commitment to innovation, care, and agility within the workforce.
Job Summary
This is to cover maternity leave,the position maybe changed to a permenent post at the end of the maternity leave period.
As a registered dental nurse for HCT you will be responsible for supporting the dental team to ensure the service user's needs are met through high quality dental care. As a specialist service for patients with additional needs you will offer a patient centered approach.
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and agesYou've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to maintain high standards of clinical work whilst carrying out dental nurse duties and to offer a high level of care for our cohort group.
Thank you for choosing to work for the Special Care Dental service within HCT, you will find it a great place to work with many benefits offered.
We provide all the support and finance to maintain your mandatory training and CPD.
We have vacancies for Band 4 roles across all of our sites in
Hemel Hempstead
Watford
Cheshunt
Letchworth
About Us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Date posted
January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
812-24-LL-DENT-DN band4
Job locations
Cheshunt Community Hospital
King Arthur court
Cheshunt
EN8 8XN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Alongside all routine dental nursing duties you will;
Assist the dental surgeon in the provision of a complete range of NHS dental care, to include treatment under inhalation sedation, general anaesthesia or IV sedation where appropriate.
Accurately record treatment using the R4 dental electronic system, including charting from the dentists instructions at the time of treatment.
You will be required to participate in the annual individual performance review process.
You will be required to carry out other appropriate duties commensurate with the post, eg: school visits, home visits and epidemiology.
Your base will be specified but you will be expected to work at any of the Special Care Dental Service sites throughout Hertfordshire to cover staff sickness/Annual Leave/Study leave etc when required.
There may be the need for you to sit or stand for varying lengths of time in restricted positions and be able to respond to unexpected changes of treatment plan. This may involve the movement of bulky heavy equipment e.g. hoists.
There will be occasional direct exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances such as during the treatment of very sick children or patients with challenging behaviour
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We encourage post qualifciation progression especially in Oral health.
We aim to support band 4 nurses to complete the OH certficate to be part of the OH team and carry out nurse led clinics
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Alongside all routine dental nursing duties you will;
Assist the dental surgeon in the provision of a complete range of NHS dental care, to include treatment under inhalation sedation, general anaesthesia or IV sedation where appropriate.
Accurately record treatment using the R4 dental electronic system, including charting from the dentists instructions at the time of treatment.
You will be required to participate in the annual individual performance review process.
You will be required to carry out other appropriate duties commensurate with the post, eg: school visits, home visits and epidemiology.
Your base will be specified but you will be expected to work at any of the Special Care Dental Service sites throughout Hertfordshire to cover staff sickness/Annual Leave/Study leave etc when required.
There may be the need for you to sit or stand for varying lengths of time in restricted positions and be able to respond to unexpected changes of treatment plan. This may involve the movement of bulky heavy equipment e.g. hoists.
There will be occasional direct exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances such as during the treatment of very sick children or patients with challenging behaviour
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We encourage post qualifciation progression especially in Oral health.
We aim to support band 4 nurses to complete the OH certficate to be part of the OH team and carry out nurse led clinics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Qualifications and Training Essential
This is to cover maternity leave,the position maybe changed to a permenent post at the end of the maternity leave period.
As a registered dental nurse for HCT you will be responsible for supporting the dental team to ensure the service user's needs are met through high quality dental care. As a specialist service for patients with additional needs you will offer a patient centered approach.
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and agesYou've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to maintain high standards of clinical work whilst carrying out dental nurse duties and to offer a high level of care for our cohort group.
Thank you for choosing to work for the Special Care Dental service within HCT, you will find it a great place to work with many benefits offered.
We provide all the support and finance to maintain your mandatory training and CPD.
We have vacancies for Band 4 roles across all of our sites in
Hemel Hempstead
Watford
Cheshunt
Letchworth
About Us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Date posted
January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
812-24-LL-DENT-DN band4
Job locations
Cheshunt Community Hospital
King Arthur court
Cheshunt
EN8 8XN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Alongside all routine dental nursing duties you will;
Assist the dental surgeon in the provision of a complete range of NHS dental care, to include treatment under inhalation sedation, general anaesthesia or IV sedation where appropriate.
Accurately record treatment using the R4 dental electronic system, including charting from the dentists instructions at the time of treatment.
You will be required to participate in the annual individual performance review process.
You will be required to carry out other appropriate duties commensurate with the post, eg: school visits, home visits and epidemiology.
Your base will be specified but you will be expected to work at any of the Special Care Dental Service sites throughout Hertfordshire to cover staff sickness/Annual Leave/Study leave etc when required.
There may be the need for you to sit or stand for varying lengths of time in restricted positions and be able to respond to unexpected changes of treatment plan. This may involve the movement of bulky heavy equipment e.g. hoists.
There will be occasional direct exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances such as during the treatment of very sick children or patients with challenging behaviour
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We encourage post qualifciation progression especially in Oral health.
We aim to support band 4 nurses to complete the OH certficate to be part of the OH team and carry out nurse led clinics
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Alongside all routine dental nursing duties you will;
Assist the dental surgeon in the provision of a complete range of NHS dental care, to include treatment under inhalation sedation, general anaesthesia or IV sedation where appropriate.
Accurately record treatment using the R4 dental electronic system, including charting from the dentists instructions at the time of treatment.
You will be required to participate in the annual individual performance review process.
You will be required to carry out other appropriate duties commensurate with the post, eg: school visits, home visits and epidemiology.
Your base will be specified but you will be expected to work at any of the Special Care Dental Service sites throughout Hertfordshire to cover staff sickness/Annual Leave/Study leave etc when required.
There may be the need for you to sit or stand for varying lengths of time in restricted positions and be able to respond to unexpected changes of treatment plan. This may involve the movement of bulky heavy equipment e.g. hoists.
There will be occasional direct exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances such as during the treatment of very sick children or patients with challenging behaviour
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We encourage post qualifciation progression especially in Oral health.
We aim to support band 4 nurses to complete the OH certficate to be part of the OH team and carry out nurse led clinics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Qualifications and Training Essential
- Registration with General Dental Council
- Dental Nursing Qualifiacation- national Certificate or NVQ level 3
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