Dental nurse

You will be expected to support the ward manager in ensuring ward KPIs, Model ward metrics, and STAQC standards are met on a daily basis.

As part of our expanding Department a wonderful opportunity has arisen for a Dental Nurse to work in our busy Orthodontic, Oral and Maxillofacial & Restorative Dentistry Outpatients Department. The ideal person will be an enthusiastic hard working person. The successful candidates must hold a current GDC registration and hold a current post in a general dental practice as they will be expected to cross cover in all areas of the Department

The successful candidate will hold a post registration certificate in either Orthodontics, Oral Health or Conscious Sedation. A basic knowledge of implantology would also be preferred however full training in all areas will be provided., In addition to this, excellent communication skills are essential, as is the love of people and a willingness to put the patient at the centre of all they do.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Leadership and Improvement TrainingSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

o Your Leadership Impacto Leading Your Team to Successo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skills

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.