Registered Dental Nurse (Band 4)

We are looking to recruit an experienced Band 4 Dental Nurse to join the Dental nursing team within out busy Maxillofacial & Orthodontic Department here at Airedale.
The above hours will be worked across 5 days, currently Monday to Friday to meet the needs of the service. Weekends may be included if the services requires.
Previous experience within a hospital setting would be advantageous, but if you are a dynamic team player and a keen learner with an interest in Maxillofacial surgery & Orthodontics then you could be just the person we are looking for.
Following initial training under the supervision of a qualified Dental Nurse, the post holder will be expected to:

• Promote and maintain health and safety in the workplace.
• Maintain high standards of cross infection control, cleaning of surgeries and sterilisation of instruments in accordance with trust policies.
• Provide chairside support for the patient and operator during the assessment of oral health, treatment planning and the prevention and treatment of oral and dental diseases and disorders.
• Communicate effectively with patients, their families and with other health professionals involved in their care.
• Deal with medical emergencies as a member of the dental team
• Carry out duties within the trust policy framework
• Preparation of patients, instrumentation and surgeries for clinical and surgical work.
• Be aware of individual responsibility under the Health & Safety legislation. Report any practice or occurrence which may be detrimental to the wellbeing of patients, visitors or staff.
• Attend mandatory training days as requested.
• Attend unit meetings, team brief and departmental training.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
• Act as a key worker when required.
• Participate in health education, providing patients with information when required.
• Scan and record radiographs.

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
Cycle to Work
Travel Scheme
Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
Onsite Nursery
Buying and Selling Annual Leave
Car Leasing
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Health and Wellbeing
Extensive Reward Scheme
Counselling Service
Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it’s down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience – we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
Committed to Quality of Care
Compassion
Working together for patients
Improving Lives
Everyone Counts
Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
For further information and full details of the job role, please see the attached job description and person specification

Cycle to work scheme, Childcare, Car scheme