Job Description

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic registered dental nurses to join our Community Dental Service, part of the Specialised Dental Service of Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust. This role is a bank role and is to support the provision of paediatric exodontia under general anaesthesia. Previous experience of this is desirable. Available sessions will be Saturdays + possibly some in hours work.



The Specialised Dental Service provides both Community Dental Services and PDS services at several sites across the Wirral area and may include treatment on a domiciliary basis



Many patients have complex needs and may be referred to the service for one-off courses of treatment or may be cared for on an on-going basis within the service.



The role may include supervision and training of dental professionals in training. Previous experience in this field is advantageous.



You should be confident, be able to work under pressure and have the ability to communicate with staff at all levels throughout the organisation.



Candidates must hold a recognised dental nurse qualification and be registered with the GDC. This should be confirmed in your application.



To provide support to dentists delivering paediatric exodontia under general anaesthetic.

To ensure that the service delivery of paediatric dental services within the Specialised Paediatric Dental Services is in line with National and Local guidance

To provide training and support for dental professions in training where required, including undergraduate dental professionals and dentists in foundation training , dental core training and Specialist training.



This list is not exhaustive



Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas.



As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies, at all times.



This role is a bank role and is to support the provision of paediatric exodontia under general anaesthesia.



Full details of role are outlined in the attached job description.