Allied Health Professionals - Registered Dental Nurse

  • Department Oral Department (RSH)
  • Salary £27,485.00 – £30,162 per annum
  • Closing Date 19/11/2025
  • Location The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 4
  • Job ref 223-RDN-803
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours 34

Job overview

A rare and exciting opportunity has come available for a forward thinking dental Nurse to join The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital. A post of 34 hours per week is available.

The dental nurse will work along side and support, Orthodontic consultant, Maxillofacial consultants, DCT's, Orthodontic therapists and Hygienists.  

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Main duties of the job

  • To support an environment that promotes excellence in nursing practice and development of high levels of clinical skills.
  • Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
  • Participate in team building/communication, to develop and consolidate a cohesive and supportive team.
  • To communicate effectively and work in partnership with patients, their relative/carers, nurse colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure care is delivered in an accurate and efficient manner.
  • Receives sensitive information concerning patient's medical condition. Deal with nervous/ anxious patients.
  • Identify, discuss and report any relevant nursing/patient needs with team/ ward staff, patients.
  • Work in partnership with the patient and family and other health care professionals in care delivery.
  • Provide support and advice to patients and relatives when faced with distressing situations.
  • Accept responsibility; be aware and able to locate all policies relating to good working practice within the clinical area and able to adhere to both by self and colleagues.
  • To have good communication skills both verbally, formal documentation and electronic (I.T.) sources with all members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and families.
  • Maintain accurate and legible records of patient care in line with Trust policies.
  • Adhere to Trust policies pertaining to patient confidentiality/ the Data Protection Act/ Caldicott Recommendations.

Working for your organisation

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

  • The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust can offer you great career prospects and a fantastic work-life balance. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns we have state of the art facilities, helpful friendly teams and excellent professional development opportunities
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The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

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If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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