Dental Nurse

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Community Dental Service is looking to recruit a permanent dental nurse.
The nurse will join an enthusiastic and skilled workforce with a great team spirit. The service has 7 clinics ranging from Thatcham to Langley and over 45 members of staff. The service treats patients with additional needs including children, people with learning and physical disabilities and the elderly.
You will be based at Berkshire Community Dental Clinic in West Berkshire community hospital. Thatcham, but will also work at other clinics and in the domiciliary setting. It is therefore essential that you can drive, have a UK driving licence and a car for travel between clinics and hospitals.
There are excellent opportunities for gaining experience in treating patients under sedation and general anaesthetic. The service has hoists and a wheelchair tipper/bariatric bench. Professional development and training are encouraged. Annual leave is 5-6 weeks pro rata depending on experience.
You will take part in the Berkshire Dental Access Centre scheme and provide primary dental care for patients not registered or unable to receive emergency care with a General Dental Practitioner under NHS arrangements. This service is provided both on weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.

HE KEY DUTIES ARE:

You will work in a multi-surgery clinic, having support from other colleagues.
You will assist in the provision of dental care for children with high levels of dental disease and children and adults with additional needs.
You will have the opportunity to provide care in the domiciliary setting.
You will assist in the provision of care for patients under inhalation sedation.
You will assist on general anesthetic sessions.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

THE “MUST HAVES” FOR YOU TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE:

GDC Registration.
National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare.
Have a car and driving licence.
Good communication skills.
A team player.
Experience with dental software and general IT skills.
Ability to work outside normal working hours (8.30 – 17.00) given sufficient notice.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required