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This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within either of these Trusts, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.Job OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring dental nurse.We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic dental nurse to support leading our team in the oral and maxillofacial department at the princess royal hospital.The successful candidate will have specialist dental nurse skills including dental radiograph.The candidate should have strong leadership skills and excellent communication skills with drive and enthusiasm around change. The candidate should be dedicated in ensuring good quality care is delivered to all patients.Main duties of the jobTo function as a competent dental nurse within the oral and maxillofacial department. To deliver direct patient care whist taking charge of the department and supporting other members of the team. To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of clinical activities during their time on duty. To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of resources to deliver optimum quality care to their client group. To deputise for the senior dental nurse in their absence, to ensure the department is run safely, staff are supervised and trust policies and procedures are adhered to. To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.Working for our organisationOur Poppy’s Promise CommitmentWe believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)Our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028 as part of HTP. This move will bring specialist services together in a modern, purpose-built facility to improve patient care and team experience.We are actively recruiting, and successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, including full consultation and support for staff.View full details of HTPDetailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack
