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Please note this is a fixed term post until Until 30th September 2022
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 Qualified Dental Nurses to join our team we have 1 Full time opportunity and 1 Part time opportunity the part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have had agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.
For secondments external to NHS Lanarkshire please refer to the secondment policy at https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/corporate-policies/human-resources-policy/ for further information.
The Extended Duties Dental Nurse will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide key oral health messages and a defined clinical preventive procedure (fluoride varnish application) to young children, elderly and special care patients. This will be untaken in nursery and school environments, care homes primarily but may also include settings within the Public Dental Service.
Additional Information Specific to the Role
The post holder should be currently registered with the General Dental Council and hold the additional Childsmile qualification. The post holder will provide defined clinical preventive procedure (fluoride varnish application) to nursery and school children and deliver oral health promotion messages to parents, carers and children in accordance with the Childsmile Care Manual. They will work in designated nursery and primary schools within Lanarkshire. Additionally, the successful candidate will be required to use data base systems specific to Childsmile (ie – H.I.C system) within the role.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
Hold a Nationally recognised Dental Nurse Qualification.
Be on the GDC’s register for Dental Nurses
Have a level of specialist theoretical knowledge and practical skills that will enable them to work with a variety of clinicians and respond to any situation that develops, including emergencies
Experience working in a dental surgery. Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment and experience of working as a dental nurse in more than one branch of dentistry would be advantageous
Have experience of working with a variety of clinicians in a variety of settings and be able to confidently assist the dentist to provide a full range of dental treatment
The postholder’s experience will ensure they have a level of understanding of and can anticipate the support the dentist and the patient needs so that treatment can be provided in a safe, economical, efficient and effective manner.
Commitment to continuing Professional Development
Experience in clinical governance including audit
The ability to work with people and have a range of patient management skills and good interpersonal skills
Able to communicate well at all levels – good reporting skills verbal and written
A flexible and adaptable approach to work
Abel to demonstrate self motivation , use initiative and accept responsibility
Good organizational and administrative skills.
The ability to take direction and work as part of a team through procedures and protocols to meet agreed targets.
The ability, when necessary, to use initiative, intuition and know how in imaginative and creative ways to overcome problems and stimulate change.
To be able to cope confidentially with a designated work remit, but yet remain a part of the wider dental team in Lanarkshire.
IT skills , be able to use a computer and have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and an understanding of the Data Protection act
Knowledge of dental procedures, new techniques and up to date knowledge about materials.
Knowledge of NHS Lanarkshire Policies and administrative procedures
P.D.P.
Awareness of patient confidentiality, child protection issues, the Disability Discrimination Act and the Adults with Incapacity Act
Manual handling skills
Must have a valid full driving licence and access to a car
CPR skills
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Leanne Smith, Senior Dental Nurse on 01698 01698 753673
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk