Dumfries and Galloway NHS - Job Description: Dental Nurse
Workforce Directorate
Human Resources
Recruitment Team
High East, Crichton Hall, Dumfries DG1 4TG
Fax: 01387 244043
Email: dg.recruitment@nhs.net
JOB DESCRIPTION for the following vacancy:
VACANCY REF No:
738.15
VACANCY (Post Title):
Dental Nurse
GRADE:
Band 4
SALARY:
£19,502 to £22,458
HOURS:
7.5 hpw
Fixed Term until 30th June 2016
Description of the Role:
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Dental Nurse to join our Public Dental Service
Team (PDS) to provide patient-centred dental support for our Special Care Services
provided at Dumfries Dental Centre.
Relevant clinical experience as a Dental Nurse and NEBDN qualification or SVQ Level 3
in Dental Nursing are essential along with registration with GDC as a Dental Nurse. A
sound knowledge of Health & Safety requirements within a clinical environment are
essential as well as the ability to find solutions to problems, deal with the pressure of a
diverse clinic whilst retaining excellent and efficient communications skills. Experience of
supporting Special Care patients, including the care of elderly and sedation techniques
are essential, while a Post Certificate dental sedation nursing qualification would be
desirable. Working to a common goal, whilst taking initiative would be essential within
this role.
Informal enquiries to: should be made to Susan Cameron, Senior Dental Nurse, Dumfries
Dental Centre, Dumfries on 01387 24553
Closing Date:
Thursday 17th 2015 at 5.00pm
Dumfries and Galloway NHS - Job Description: Dental Nurse
Candidate Information Sheet
Return of Applications
It is preferable that applications are returned electronically to the following email
address dg.applications@nhs.net.
Please ensure that you read the job
description and person specification carefully, complete all applicable sections of
the application and that your Statement in support of your Application clearly
demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the post. We do not accept
Curriculum Vitae so any CVs or copies of certificates submitted instead of, or in
addition to the standard NHS Application Form will not be processed
We are unable to access late applications.
Decisions to shortlist candidates for interview are made ONLY on the contents of
your application form. If you are not shortlisted you will not receive any further
communications.
Criminal Record Check
With effect from 28th February, 2011 posts considered to be within "Regulated
Work" with Children and/or "Regulated Work" with Protected Adults will require
membership of the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme
(PVG Scheme) as a condition of employment.
PVG
You do not have to do anything about PVG Membership when submitting your
application form for the post. Candidates selected for appointment will be advised
on how to become a PVG Scheme Member prior to taking up the position.
Further information on the PVG Scheme Membership can be found at the
following https://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/index.htm
Standard Disclosure Check
For other roles not considered to be within "Regulated Work with Children" and/or
"Regulated Work with Protected Adults", a Standard Disclosure Check may be
required and the cost of this will be met by NHS Dumfries & Galloway.
Applicants who have lived outside the UK within the last five years, if offered a
position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a
completed police record check (Certificate of Good Conduct) from the police
authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.
Dumfries and Galloway NHS - Job Description: Dental Nurse
1.
JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Title: Dental Nurse
Department(s): Primary Care, Dental Services
Job Holder Reference: SCO18/DENT017
No of Job Holders: Various
2.
JOB PURPOSE
Assist Primary Care, Dental Services to meet its business needs and stated objectives by
providing a quality service for its customers and promoting preventative measures in the
wider industry as expressed in the Scottish Government paper, ‘Modernising NHS Dental
Services in Scotland. This will be achieved by:
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providing effective chairside support.
ensuring the patients journey is enhanced within the service at all times.
adhering to all Policies and guidance in respect to the health, safety and well-being of
the patient and clinical staff within the clinic.
using NHS ‘code of positive behaviour’ when dealing with colleagues, customers and the
public.
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ORGANISATIONAL POSITION
Dentist /
Therapist /
Hygienist
Senior Dental
Nurse
Dental Nurse / Trainee
Dental Nurse
Dental Services
Manager
Reception /
Clerical
Administrator
Senior
Receptionist
Indicates direct Line Manager
a) Managed by Senior Dental Nurse.
b) Reports to Dentist, Therapist, Hygienist, Administrator and Dental Services
Dumfries and Galloway NHS - Job Description: Dental Nurse
Manager.
c) Liaison with all Dental Services staff.
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Public Dental Services for Dumfries & Galloway provided across 5 sites (Sanquhar,
Dumfries, Stranraer, Lochside and Newton Stewart).
Dental care on average to 1500-2000 registered dental patients per dentist.
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SCOPE AND RANGE
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Set up surgery to standards directed by Senior Dental Nurse and all relevant Policies,
Guidelines and Procedures e.g. Decontamination.
Ensure cross infection and Health & Safety instructions as directed by NHS, local
agreement or manufacturers guidance are followed at all times.
Provide a standard of excellence to the Dentist, Therapist or Hygienist during clinical
sessions that will ensure an enhanced patient journey.
Update patient records as directed by the Dentist, Therapist or Hygienist.
Provide advice and guidance to patients on restorative and emergency issues.
Monitor stock levels, requesting replacement through Senior Dental Nurse whilst taking
account of finance responsibilities.
As part of segregation of duties, check reconciled cash takings and bank monies in
accordance with NHS Policies.
Provide reception support in relation to booking appointments as requested.
Provide cover as required.
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SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
Systems
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Computer - Citrix, e-Mail, Kodak Practiceworks R4 (clinical patient information system)
and e-KSF.
e-Mail - Contacting other members of NHS Dumfries and Galloway.
e-KSF - Updating ones own record in connection with reviews and personal
development.
Equipment
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Telephone - taking calls from patients and dental staff.
Fax machine - sending non confidential data to individuals who do not have access to
e-Mail.
Photocopier - Copying various correspondence.
Printer - printing out from computer.
Dental equipment held in clinics; e.g. Autoclave, hand pieces, x-ray etc.
Dumfries and Galloway NHS - Job Description: Dental Nurse
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Prioritise emergency treatment requests in consultation with Dentist.
Whether patient needs support and / or comfort.
When re-usable equipment has reached end of useful life.
Guidance taken from Senior Dental Nurse when required.
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MOST CHALLENGING / DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB
Dealing with demanding patients.
Keeping the clinic running when clinical procedures don’t go to plan.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
Car driver - visits to peripheral clinics are variable (clinic times of working should be
maintained, where possible).
Accuracy of typing and recording clinical information (Keyboard): continued.
Awkward positioning - when providing chairside assistance: frequent.
Manual handling - patient and equipment: infrequent.
Continual concentration while providing chairside support: continued.
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COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS
Trainee Dental Nurses - supervising, directing and supporting, as directed by Senior
Dental Nurse.
Dentist / Therapist / Hygienist - Liaison and supporting.
Dental laboratories - dentures, appliances and delivery issues.
Patients, parents, members of the public, schools, Health Services staff, Social work etc.
- encouraging, informing, comforting.
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DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
National Examination Board for Dental Nurses Certificate of Dental Nursing or
equivalent or participation in training programme towards attainment of this.
Knowledge of Kodak R4 advantageous but not essential.
Knowledge / training in cross infection control, Health & Safety, First Aid and
confidentiality.
Excellent communication and relationship skills.
Dumfries and Galloway NHS - Job Description: Dental Nurse
12.
JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT
A separate job description will need to be signed off by each jobholder
to whom the job description applies.
Job Holder’s Signature:
Date:
Head of Department Signature:
Date:
Dumfries and Galloway NHS - Job Description: Dental Nurse
NHS DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY
PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE: DENTAL NURSE
ESSENTIAL
Qualifications
- National Certificate for Dental Nurses or
equivalent (SVQ/NVQ).
- Registration with GDC as Dental Nurse.
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DESIRABLE
- Post Certificate dental sedation nursing
qualification.
- ECDL or equivalent.
- Cleanliness champion.
Experience
Experience working in NHS, GDS or CDS
dental practice, including recent chair-side
assistance to dental clinicians.
Experience of dental sedation techniques.
Experience of Special Care patients.
Experience of domiciliary care and care of
elderly.
Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of Health and Safety
commitments e.g. cross infection etc.
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Personal Characteristics
- Excellent communication skills.
- Calm under pressure or with demanding/
difficult patient.
- Good problem solving skills.
- Able to work as part of a team or on own
initiative.
Use of computerised dental patient
information systems (Kodak
Practiceworks R4, Software of
Excellence).
Understanding the remit and role of the
Public Dental Service.