Job Overview
The Eastman Dental Hospital has a longstanding reputation for delivering high-quality care for over 60 years, with a global reputation for postgraduate training in dental specialties and for training dental hygienists and therapists.
The hospital now operates in a state-of-the-art facility known as the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, providing a multidisciplinary approach to patient care while enabling more flexible working practices. There are dental nurse jobs that are currently open in the organisation
Main Duties of the Job
Qualified dental nurses are currently being recruited for the following specialties within the Eastman Dental Hospital:
- Floor 4: Dental treatment (Restorative, Endodontics & Adult Special Care)
- Floor 3: Dental treatment for adults and young people (Periodontology, The School of Hygiene and Therapy & Orthodontics)
- Floor 2: Paediatric Dentistry
- Floor 1: New Patient Zone
- Floor -1: Procedure Zone Dental Services
Working for the Organisation
The Eastman Dental Hospital offers opportunities for both experienced and newly qualified dental nurses seeking fixed-term employment, with potential for permanent positions.
The role provides an opportunity to join a dynamic dental team dedicated to developing dental nurses and supporting their professional growth. Skills development and extended duties are supported through structured opportunities.
The recruitment process involves the following stages:
- Submission of an application through NHS Jobs
- Numeracy and literacy assessments, along with a charting exercise
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Refer to the attached job description for further details regarding the responsibilities associated with this role.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
- Essential Criteria: NEBDN or an equivalent professional qualification, along with General Dental Council registration
- Desirable Criteria: Post-qualification certificate
Experience
- Essential Criteria: Experience in a clinical setting
- Desirable Criteria: Specialty experience
Skills & Abilities
- Essential Criteria:
- Ability to maintain accurate patient records and transfer data to databases
- Capability to work independently without direct supervision
- Teamwork and a professional attitude towards colleagues
- Desirable Criteria: IT skills, including data entry and text processing
Communication
- Essential Criteria: Strong verbal and written communication skills
Specific Requirements
- Essential Criteria: Understanding of Equal Opportunities
Additional Information
UCLH fosters a “One Team” ethos, with values centered on safety, kindness, teamwork, and improvement. Diversity and inclusivity are integral to the organization, aiming to recruit, retain, and promote individuals reflective of the communities served. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to enhance research, innovation, and creativity.
Flexible working is supported from the start of employment, with details available at UCLH Flexible Working.
Permanent staff benefits include:
- Interest-free season ticket loans for travel
- Free, confidential support services
- Discounts on retail and travel
- Cycle-to-work schemes
- On-site accommodation options
Well-being initiatives such as the Creative Comfort program provide access to weekly choir sessions, art clubs, and discounted tickets for cultural events. The annual Celebrating Excellence Awards recognize staff achievements.
Discounts on retail and travel, as well as cashback schemes, are available through partnerships such as My Trust Benefits.
Important Information
This vacancy may close before the advertised deadline. Completed applications should be submitted without delay.
All correspondence regarding applications will be sent via TRAC.jobs. Applicants are advised to check their email inbox regularly.
Salary protection does not apply for candidates transitioning from the 2016 junior doctor contract to a Trust Doctor role. Placement on the pay scale will depend on previous experience.
If no communication is received within three weeks of the closing date, the application has not been shortlisted.
The Trust uses electronic starter forms to securely collect personal information for employee records.
The use of AI is monitored, and applicants who have utilized it are required to declare this in their supporting statement.
Deadline for Applications
The application deadline is midnight on 8th December 2024.
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