Qualified Dental Nurse – Royal London Hospital – Band 4

Job overview

We are currently seeking applications from GDC registered qualified dental nurses to join our Dental Team at Barts Health NHS trust.

We are currently recruiting for a Qualified Dental Nurse to join our team. This role will be based across the Restorative Dental Department, also supporting restorative postgraduate programmes. The main work site will be The Royal London Dental Hospital in Whitechapel.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a compassionate and caring approach to patients, be well organized, well presented, practice excellent Infection Prevention and Control, be flexible in their approach to work, be able to work effectively as part of a team, as well as using their own initiative.

The Special Care Department is a busy multidisciplinary team which provides a range of dental treatment to our patients, including delivery of care using conscious sedation. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with a range of staff including consultants, specialist dentist’s, DCT’s, Registers and postgraduate students.

Main duties of the job

In becoming a Barts Health Dental Nurse you will be joining an organisation in which safe and compassionate care is at the heart of what we do, and that includes our staff. We have numerous staff benefits as well as providing subscription to a training package which supports our Dental Nurses in completing their annual GDC eCPD.

Candidates must hold a Dental Nursing qualification & a Sedation qualification. Have a good level of experience working as a Qualified Dental Nurse & experience working within Special Care or the Community dental service. Registration with the GDC is mandatory.

Previous experience of working within a Dental Hospital and or within the Special Care department, is desirable.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The qualified dental nurse is an integral member of the dental team. They play an important role in the provision of dental services and the effective operation of the dental institute and outreach facilities.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience working as a qualified Dental Nurse

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience within a hospital or similar setting

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• GDC Registration / a dental nurse qualification recognised by the GDC as a route to qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable criteria

• Post Certificate Qualification in Conscious Sedation Dental Nursing

**Visa Sponsorship Information**

Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.

Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.

If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.

To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:

• Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: - .
• Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
• Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
• English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B2 or higher.
• Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)