Bank Dental Nurse

the qualified bank dental nurse you will assist the clinician in all oral

surgery procedures, providing

support and advice to the

patient in the oral surgery department. You will demonstrate compliance with

the responsibilities and registration to practice with the General Dental

Council.

We

are looking for a dedicated professional to join our dynamic Oral Surgery

service on the bank.

You will work as part of a

team providing a high level of clinical care within the Oral Surgery Service.

well as working in Clinics you will be trained to work within a theatre setting

assisting in local anaesthetic lists, and working within the multi-disciplinary

team in the head and neck oncology clinics.

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential: - Knowledge of all dental procedures.; - Assisting the dental officer in all clinical dental procedures.

Desirable: - Dealing effectively with medically compromised patients.

Experience

Essential: - Relevant chairside experience

Desirable: - Supervising of junior dental nurses.

Special Requirements

Essential: - Ability to organise own and the work of others whilst under pressure.

Desirable: - Hold a current post within a general dental practice.

Statutory Registration

Essential: - GDC Registration of Dental Nurses

Desirable: - Evidence of PDP and continuous education.

Qualifications

Essential: - NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing; - Minumum of 4 GCSE's; - Verifiable Professional Development hours.

Desirable: - Experience of assisting in oral surgery procedures.