• Job Description

  Req#: C9156-25-0161?language=en&page=397&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Applicants are welcomed to join our fantastic department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics. Come and join a friendly and dynamic team to gain experience and further your clinical knowledge.

  Full time - 37.5 hours per week (4 x Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00 hours)

  Main duties of the job

  To work as one of a discrete group of advanced, registered, dental nurse practitioners within the specialties of Oral Surgery, Maxillo-Facial and Orthodontics in the provision of the highest standard of nursing care for children, young people, adults and those with special needs.

  To work on own initiative with manager available for reference if required.

  To assist specialist dental practitioners in the treatment of patients, including those with complex medical histories and learning difficulties.

  Prepare and organise clinical areas for treatment for example theatres, orthodontics, implant clinics and specialist restorative clinics selecting and assembling appropriate equipment and materials.

  Responsible for preparing the patient for dental treatment and assisting in the care and supervision of the patient until they are fit to leave the department.

  Provide post-operative advice and instruction for patients following Orthodontics, general anaesthetics and maxilla-facial treatments.

  To act as a role model by excellent and exemplary professional behaviour at all times working within the General Dental Council Code of Professional Conduct.

  Run nurse led clinics.

  About us

  Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

  The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

  The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

  We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

  Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

  Date posted

  13 March 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  156-7001782

  Job locations

  Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

  Truro

  TR1 3LJ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

  To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

  For further information please visit:

  https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  We reserve the right to close this advert early.

  We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

  We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

  To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

  For further information please visit:

  https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  We reserve the right to close this advert early.

  We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

  We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Diploma in Dental Nursing or equivalent qualification.
  • Current registration with General Dental Council.

  Desirable

  • Qualification in one or more of the following: Orthodontic Dental Nursing. Dental Implant Nursing. Dental Sedation Nursing. Special Care Dental Nursing. Dental Radiography. Oral Health Education. Impression Taking. ECDL.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Substantive experience as a registered Dental Nurse.
  • Experience or relevant knowledge in specific areas of Orthodontics and Maxillo-Facial.
  • Experience of working independently.

  Desirable

  • Experience in one or more of the following: Implantology. Conscious Sedation. Special Care. Radiography. Impression Taking.
  • Knowledge and awareness of current issues within the NHS

  Skills

  Essential

  • Computer literate.
  • Ability to supervise new members of staff.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Diploma in Dental Nursing or equivalent qualification.
  • Current registration with General Dental Council.

  Desirable

  • Qualification in one or more of the following: Orthodontic Dental Nursing. Dental Implant Nursing. Dental Sedation Nursing. Special Care Dental Nursing. Dental Radiography. Oral Health Education. Impression Taking. ECDL.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Substantive experience as a registered Dental Nurse.
  • Experience or relevant knowledge in specific areas of Orthodontics and Maxillo-Facial.
  • Experience of working independently.

  Desirable

  • Experience in one or more of the following: Implantology. Conscious Sedation. Special Care. Radiography. Impression Taking.
  • Knowledge and awareness of current issues within the NHS

  Skills

  Essential

  • Computer literate.
  • Ability to supervise new members of staff.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

  Address

  Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

  Truro

  TR1 3LJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

  Address

  Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

  Truro

  TR1 3LJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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