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Contents

Section

Section 1: Introduction to Appointment

Section 2: Person Specification

Section 3: Job Description

Section 4: NHS Lothian Values

Section 5: General Information for Candidates

Section 6: Working in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Section 7: Workplace Equality Monitoring

Section 8: Equal Opportunities Policy Statement

Section 9: Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers


Section 1: Introduction to Appointment

Reference Number: NHSL/2018/0148

Job Title: Dental Nurse

Grade: Band 4

Location: Edinburgh Dental Institute

Contract Duration: Permanent

Hours: 15 per week

Closing Date: 26th February 2018

Salary Scale: £20,302 - £22,910 pro rata, per annum

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NHS Lothian

Edinburgh Dental Institute

Dental Nurse Band 4

Permanent Post 15 Hours per week,

An opportunity has arisen within the above Department for a qualified Dental Nurse. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed individual to provide specialist, efficient and effective clinical care to the specialties of paediatrics, orthodontics, restorative and oral medicine/ surgery. The Edinburgh Dental Institute provides specialist dental outpatient services on a referral only basis for the population of Southeast Scotland and supports educational and training programmes for post and undergraduates.

We are looking for a well presented, confident, enthusiastic and articulate individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. For informal enquiries please contact Hannah Thomson (Principal Dental Nurse) Tel: 0131 536 4902


Job Title: Dental Nurse Grade / Band:4

Directorate: WLCHCP Location: Edinburgh Dental

Institute

Department / Ward: Dental Division:

Key Criteria Essential Desirable Key Personal Attributes /

Characteristics (personal attributes e.g. assertive, adaptable,

polite / approachable, persuasive, motivated

to achieve results, initiative etc)

Demonstrate excellent customer service

skills.

Evidence of team working.

Display positive / enthusiastic attitude

at all times and calm demeanour.

Presentable / professional appearance

Qualifications and Training (Level of education, professional

qualifications, membership of professional

bodies / associations / registration, training

and learning programmes / courses)

GDC Registered.

Willingness to undertake further

training / qualifications.

Post Qualification / Evidence CPD.

Able to use electronic patient system.

Cleanliness champion.

Special Skills / Knowledge (Depth of extent of knowledge. Range and

level of skills i.e. communication, oral ,

written, presentation, planning /

organisation, numeracy, leadership etc)

Demonstrate excellent communication

skills at various levels (written and

oral).

Ability to manage difficult and

sensitive situations.

Affective organisational skills.

Evidence of self motivation.

Methodical.

Work or Other Relevant Experience (Type of experience, level at which

experience gained).

Able to demonstrate high level of

previous employment.

Experience of working with people of

different groups with special needs.

Awareness of Child Protection and

vulnerable family issues.

Other Specific Job Related

Requirements (e.g. Environmental conditions, unsociable

hours, car driver etc)

Fully mobile across NHS Lothian.

Ability to transfer bulky equipment.

No restrictions which would affect

ability to carry out post.

Experience of manual handling skills.

Date compiled: By (Name / Designation):

Section 2: Person Specification

NHS LOTHIAN

PERSON SPECIFICATION


1. JOB IDENTIFICATION

Job Title: Dental Nurse Band 4

Responsible to: Principal Dental Nurse

Department: Dental

Directorate: Edinburgh Dental Institute

Operating Division: West Lothian Community and Care Partnership

Job Reference :P PCD EDI DN

No of Job Holders:

Last Update: 24/01/08

2. JOB PURPOSE

To work as part of a team of Dental Nurses, giving clinical & administrative assistance as required to

Clinicians (Consultants, Post-graduate Degree Students, FTTA Specialist Registrars, Senior House

officers, General Professional Trainees, Specialist Dental Practitioners, Orthodontists, Dental Therapists

and Dental Hygienists) during all stages of treatment and care of patients. The post will include all duties

normally expected of a Qualified Dental Nurse required to provide high quality patient care.

To participate in all programmes arranged for the training of Dental Nurses in order to meet agreed

quality standards, to maintain awareness of any changes in dentistry and to participate in continuing

personal and professional development.

To Participate in Audit and research programmes as required.

To assist with the training of student dental nurses as required within the department.

Maintain a high standard of infection control.

Section 3: Job Description


3. DIMENSIONS

As part of WLCHCP, Edinburgh Dental Institute employs in the region of 150 staff & has a wide training

grade base. Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Oral Healthcare are provided through referrals from medical

& dental colleagues in Primary Care or those working in other hospitals.

There are five clinical departments providing treatment for 50,000 patients per annum.

The Client group includes a patient base of both adults and children referred to the Institute for

complex/sophisticated treatments, uncooperative patients, patients with special needs including physical

and learning disabilities medically compromised patients and phobic patients.

The post holder would be given a base department on appointment, but will be required to assist in any of

the other departments as required. The post holder may be expected to work at the RHSC dental

department.

4. ORGINISATIONAL POSITION

Clinical Director

Consultants Consultants Edinburgh Dental Institute Manager

Principal Dental Nurse

Senior Dental Nurse

Senior Dental Nurse

Senior Dental

Nurse

Student DN’s

Dental Nurses

Senior Dental Nurse

Senior Dental Nurse


5. ROLE OF DEPARTMENT

The Edinburgh dental Institute provides specialist dental outpatient services in Oral Surgery, Oral

Medicine, Restorative Dentistry, Orthodontics and Paediatric dentistry on a referral basis.

Specific expertise exists for complex multi-disciplinary care which is provided through combined clinics

in the following areas:

Cleft clinic

Orthognatic clinic

Hypodontia clinic

Restorative clinic

Trauma clinic

Biopsy clinic

Implant clinic

Inhalation sedation and Intravenous sedation clinic

Maxillo/facial clinic

The EDI runs programmes for undergoing specialist training and contributes widely to the post graduate

training of all dentists in the south east of Scotland.. The EDI also trains Dental Therapists and Dental

Technicians.


6. KEY RESULT AREAS

1. To prepare the patient for dental treatment and to care for them before, during and after treatment,

giving emotional and physical support and encouragement as required throughout, ensuring their

comfort and therefore making treatment easier for everyone. To prepare instruments and equipment as

required prior to each procedure, including personal protective equipment for operator and patient.

2. To give chairside assistance to the operator during all dental procedures, enabling treatment to be

carried out to a high standard, including dental charting and writing up patient records under

instruction from the clinician.

3. To prepare and mix dental materials ready for use, as required for each procedure and to be aware of

COSHH guidelines for each material. Have up to date knowledge of new materials that are constantly

been used in the EDI.

4. To attend to the cleanliness of treatment areas, dental chairs and accompanying units, lights and other

specialist equipment in accordance with the Control of Infection Policy, including the safe disposal of

clinical waste, sharps and patients teeth and tissues.

5. To prepare instruments and place in appropriate containers ready for removal to Central Sterile

Services Department for decontamination (cleaning, packing and sterilisation) and to place in the

appropriate storage areas on their return from CSSD, ensuring that clean instruments are used in

rotation.

6. To prepare any medicines/drugs required for the patient under the supervision of the clinician.

7. Be responsible for the ordering of drugs/ medicines and the safe storage of same.

8. To deliver pre and post-operative instructions and provide Oral Health instruction, giving the patients

and their carers the knowledge, skills and confidence to improve and maintain good oral health.

9. To be responsible for the decontamination of Dental Laboratory work, packing and delivering to

Laboratory and for collecting and decontamination before fitting or posting out to patients.

10. To check specialist equipment and treatment areas and make ready for use, reporting any faults to

Estates management department in accordance with Health and safety guidelines, thus ensuring a safe

environment for colleagues, patients and their escorts and visitors to the department.

11. To use appropriate manual handling measures and equipment required during the manoeuvring of

patients and equipment.

12. To be responsible for the layout of units and maintenance of equipment and instruments ensuring

adequate stock of materials at units.

13. To carry out any clerical or administrative duties as required including stock control, dealing with

enquiries and complaints from patients, carers or other medical professionals and the triage of patients

presenting for emergency care.

14. Prepare notes and x rays for clinicians prior to joint complex clinics.

15. Attend meetings as required, and to be aware of and adhere to any Departmental, Directorate or Trust

policies and procedures.

16. To act as a scrub nurse in the general anaesthetic theatre, with the responsibility of assisting the

consultant anaesthetist and dental surgeon. Ensuring the correct equipment, instruments and materials

are on hand for each procedure.

17.Prepare sedation suite, checking gas cylinders and tubing for patient sedation.


18.Participate in audits, clinical research trials and storage of data.

19.Maintain dental notes and access information for the dentist.

20.Provides direction and demonstration for student dental nurses and new clinical staff.

6a Extra roles and responsibilities

7a. EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY

Involved in the use of specialised dental hand instruments for each and every clinical procedure and

operation performed in the dental surgery including: Dental Inspection, Conservation, Prosthodontics

Periodontology, Orthodontics, Minor oral surgery, Preventive Dentistry.

Daily use and maintenance of all dental equipment including:

Dental chair, dental units including dental light, rotary instruments (handpieces), air scalers, ultrasonic

scalers, curing lights, compressed air/water syringes, surgical drills.

Assembly and disassembly of dental syringes, manual and electronic delivery system (Wand) used by

clinicians to administer local anaesthetics

Amalgamator used to mix dental amalgam and other materials in capsulated form

Acrylic trimmer, stand alone unit used to trim acrylic on dental appliances impression trays.

Alginator, mechanical device for mixing alginate impression material.

Pentamix mechanical device for mixing silicone based and other cartridge type impression materials.

Cameras, Dental-eye and Digital for taking intra-oral and extra-oral photographs of patients as part of

their records.

Intra-oral camera, to display images on-screen to patients for demonstration and as a teaching aid.

Computer used to store patient records, request x-rays, display appointment system, diaries, waiting lists,

audit tool, teaching tool, communication.

Sedation equipment and oxygen cylinders, checked daily and ensure that nitrous exposure levels are

monitored regularly.

Obtura 11 device for placing root fillings.

X Ray viewer for radiographic diagnosis.

Curing lights for setting dental materials


Manoeuvring and decontamination of:

Emergency equipment on trolley, including oxygen cylinder and mask, de-fibrillator, and emergency

drugs and equipment required for the management of medical emergencies.

Electro surgery equipment.

Hoist, wheelchair, manual handling aids, to ensure the safe movement of patients with poor mobility.

7b. SYSTEMS

Inputting information to form part of patient records, including, patient details, medical history forms,

dental charting, updating patient details, completing database forms.

Creating patient boxes within the established system for the storage of dental study models and dental

appliances/prosthesis.

Storage and archiving of patients models as part of dental records.

Recording the need for supplies to be ordered on stock sheets

Recording patient details to ensure photographs are returned to the correct clinician.

Reporting and recording faulty equipment and its repair.

8. ASSIGNMENT AND REVIEW OF WORK

The post holder will be assigned duties and responsibilities by the Senior Dental Nurse.

On a daily basis the dental nurse will work mainly independently and automonsly.

The duties required may vary and in accordance with the requirements of the Institute and may be

subject to change at short notice if circumstances require.

Work will be reviewed on an annual basis as part of the personal development and performance review

process.

Weekly meetings are held for the nurses within the department.

Monthly meetings are held for the whole department/team.

Quarterly meeting are held for all Institute members of staff.

9. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS

Excellent judgmental and analytical skills are required by the qualified dental nurse leading to

prompt action in a wide range of complex clinical and non-clinical procedures and situations.

Be able to prioritise workload, anticipate urgency and emergencies.

The needs of patients and clinician must be constantly anticipated, interpreted and dealt with efficiently.

Knowing when to seek further advice from a senior member of staff.

Dealing with enquiries and complaints from patients, parents/carers and other healthcare professionals,

including the responsibility of triaging patients who attend the department


10. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB

Working within and adapting to a constantly changing environment

Working with all types of patients including physically and mentally handicapped, medically

compromised, anxious, phobic and children, all of whom can act unpredictably at any time.

Dealing with parents and carers who accompany clients and are present during treatment.

Managing time and patients during acute trauma and emergency clinics.

11. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

A qualified Dental Nurse is constantly required to liase and communicate with patients and their escorts,

other members of the dental team, such as dentists, therapists, hygienists,

laboratory technicians and radiology staff.

Good communication skills are required to enable the post holder to pass on information to the secretarial

staff resulting in accurate and efficient appointments for the clients.

Due to the wide and varied nature of the patient base and their physical and mental state, excellent

interpersonal and communication skills are essential to put everyone at their ease and to allow treatment

to be provided efficiently and effectively.

12. PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

Physical

Working in an extremely hot environment

Walking, sitting, standing, often in awkward positions for lengthy periods of time.

Carrying or manoeuvring awkward/heavy equipment (dental equipment, gas cylinders etc)

Hoisting or transferring patients with mobility problems to and from the dental chair.

Speed and accuracy in preparing mixing dental equipment and materials to a trained format.

Keyboard/IT skills.

Mental and Emotional

Pressure from a demanding workload including working in an open plan clinic.

Pressures from working with patients with special needs.

100% concentration required when dealing with patients, despite lots of surrounding noise and distractions.

Being able to remain focused during prolonged clinical procedures.

Entertaining patients and escorts whilst waiting long periods of time for senior/supervising clinicians.

Dealing with the public and providing empathy, encouragement and support.


Dealing with occasional verbal/physical aggression.

Environmental

Working in an open plan clinic with lots of distractions.

Working within a combined medical and dental clinic.

Working in close, cramped confines within the dental unit.

Risk of needle-stick injury when dealing with sharps and their disposal.

Working with substances hazardous to health.

Chemical spillage of potentially hazardous materials.

Blood spillage, risk of contamination from blood borne viruses/whilst handling blood and biopsy samples.

Handling/safe disposal of clinical waste.

13. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

Qualification:-

Dental Hospital Certificate in Dental Nursing.

or

National Certificate in Dental Nursing.

Registration with the GDC from July 2008.

Excellent interpersonal skills are required, with the ability to communicate on all levels both written and

verbally.

Desirable:-

Certificate in conscious sedation

Certificate in radiology

Certificate in special needs

Certificate in orthodontics

Certificate in oral health care


14. JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT

A separate job description will need to be signed off by each jobholder to whom

the job description applies.

Job Holder’s Signature:

Head of Department Signature:

Date:

Date:


Section 4: NHS Lothian Values into Action

NHS Lothian is determined to improve the way their staff works so they have developed a set of common values and ways of working which they now need to turn into everyday reality - to the benefit of everyone working in the organisation and, most importantly, to the benefit of their patients. Our Values are:

Quality

Dignity and Respect

Care and Compassion

Openness, Honesty and Responsibility

Teamwork Throughout the recruitment process candidates will need to demonstrate they meet all of Our Values. More information on Our Values can be found by clicking on the link at the bottom of our Careers website front page: www.careers.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

Section 5: General Information for Candidates

Data Protection Act 1998 Please note that any personal information obtained from you throughout the recruitment process will be collected, stored and used in line with the Data Protection Act 1998. Information will be available to the recruiting manager and to the Human Resource staff. Counter Fraud NHS Lothian is under a duty to protect the public funds it administers, and to this end will use the information you have provided on your application form for the prevention and detection of fraud. It will also share this information with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds for these purposes. More detail on this responsibility is on NHS Lothian’s intranet (Counter-Fraud and Theft page) and further information is available on the Audit Scotland website: www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/ References All jobs are only offered following receipt of two satisfactory written references. At least one reference must be from your current/most recent employer, or your course tutor if you are currently a student. If you have not been employed or have been out of employment for a considerable period of time, you may give the name of someone who knows you well enough to confirm information given and to comment on your ability to do the job. Disclosure Scotland Where a Disclosure or Protection of Vulnerable Groups Check is deemed necessary for a post, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an appropriate check. Further details on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders are available from the recruitment centre. Work Visa If you require a Work Visa, please seek further guidance on current immigration rules which can be found on the Home Office website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration or visit our Careers website: www.careers.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/pathwaysintoemployment/OverseasWorkers/Pages/default.aspx

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Overseas Registration and Qualifications NHS Lothian will check you have the necessary professional registration, where appropriate. If you require a qualification for this role but are not regulated by a professional body (e.g. NMC, GMC, HCPC etc), you will need to provide an official translation, notarised by a solicitor, of your overseas qualifications to be checked by the recruiting manager. Please ensure that this is available before applying for this post. Job Interview Guarantee Scheme As a Disability Symbol user we recognise the contribution that all individuals can make to the organisation regardless of their abilities. As part of our ongoing commitment to extending employment opportunities, all applicants who are disabled and who meet the minimum criteria expressed in the job description will be guaranteed an interview. Terms and Conditions For an overview of our Agenda for Change terms and conditions please click on this link: www.msg.scot.nhs.uk/pay/agenda-for-change

Travel Expenses Travel expenses are not normally reimbursed for interviews, if you are selected for interview and wish to enquire about the possibility of being reimbursed then the request should be directed to the recruiting manager or interview panel chair. Application Form Completion The purpose of an application form is to help evidence that the applicant has all the requirements applicable to carry out the job applied for. (7500 is the character limit for statement in support of application.) Once in receipt of the application pack it is essential to read both the job description and person specification to gain a full understanding of what the job entails and the minimum criteria required. Please note for equal opportunity purposes NHS Lothian do not accept CV’s as a form of application. For general help and advice on how to complete an application form please visit our careers website: www.careers.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/HelpAndAdvice/ApplyingForPosts/Pages/default.aspx

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NHS Lothian offers excellent career prospects and a wide range of job opportunities for potential employees. It employs approximately 24,000 staff and offers training and development opportunities as well as excellent staff benefits. The information provided below aims to help support and guide both prospective applicants and new employees unfamiliar with Edinburgh and the Lothians. Edinburgh and the Lothians Edinburgh and the Lothians are on the eastern side of Scotland’s central belt in the heart of the country. Four main areas make up Edinburgh and the Lothians – Edinburgh, East, Mid and West Lothian. NHS Lothian serves a population of approximately 850,000 people living in and around Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital city. The geographical area known as Lothian region covers 700 square miles, comprising the City of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. It is a region of exceptional beauty and contrast, from the splendour of Edinburgh to the beauty and variety of the hills, countryside and coastline. The nearest major town outside of Edinburgh is Livingston, a thriving location in the heart of West Lothian. As well as many sites of historic interest, the region boasts a host of recreational activities for all ages. For further information on relocating to Edinburgh please visit our careers website: www.careers.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/AboutNHSLothian/Location/RelocatingToLothian/Pages/default.aspx

Section 7: Workplace Equality Monitoring

NHS Lothian is committed to supporting and promoting dignity at work by creating an inclusive working environment. We believe that all staff should be able to fulfil their potential in a workplace free from discrimination and harassment where diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds are valued. In order to measure and monitor our performance as an equal opportunities employer, it is important that we collect, store and analyse data about staff. Personal, confidential information will be collected and used to help us to understand the make-up of our workforce which will enable us to make comparisons locally, regionally and nationally.

NHS Lothian considers that it has an important role to play as a major employer and provider of services in Lothian and accepts its obligations both legal and moral by stating commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities and elimination of discrimination. The objectives of its policy are that no person or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, disability, marital status, age, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), creed, sexuality, responsibility for dependants, political party or trade union membership or

Section 6: Working in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Section 8: Equal Opportunities Policy Statement

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activity, HIV/AIDS status or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our Equal Opportunities in Employment policy can be viewed on our careers website: www.careers.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/AboutNHSLothian/EqualOpportunities/Pages/default.aspx

If this post is a healthcare support worker position the post holder will need to follow the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers. A Healthcare Support Worker is defined as any healthcare worker working within NHS Scotland who is not currently statutorily regulated or in a role that has been recommended for statutory regulation by the Government. The Code of Conduct sets the standard of conduct expected of healthcare support workers and adult social care workers. It outlines the behaviour and attitudes that you should expect to experience from those workers signed up to the code. It helps them to provide safe, compassionate care and support. For more information on the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers please read the guidance: www.gov.scot/resource/doc/288853/0088360.pdf

Section 9: Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers

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