Job Description
Department: School of Dentistry Tenure: Permanent, Full time Location: St Stephens Green, Dublin 2 initially, then RCSI Sandyford from mid 2025 Reporting to: Dr Niamh Coffey, Senior Lecturer and Lead for Simulation, and accountable to Professor Albert Leung, Head of School of Dentistry About RCSI RCSI has been at the forefront of educating healthcare professionals since 1784 when it was founded as the national training and professional body for surgery. Today, RCSI is Ireland’s only focused health sciences university, with Ireland’s largest medical school and one of the leading health sciences institutions in the world. The role at a glance We are currently expanding our team to recruit a Senior Dental Nurse to help prepare for implementation of this exciting undertaking. As part of the role, you will provide technical support in all aspects of set up in both the simulated and clinical patient treatment settings. Key Duties of the Role Include: Within the simulated dental setting Help prepare for and set up the Simulated Dental Learning Environment (SDLE). Once established, manage the SDLE. Set up and prepare dental simulation units for clinical skills sessions, instructional sessions, practice, and examinations. Ensure all equipment is working correctly prior to simulation training sessions. Conduct ongoing maintenance of all simulation equipment and associated instruments. Interface with equipment manufacturers regarding troubleshooting and system problems. Track and log software licenses and maintenance contracts. Monitor and manage inventory of dental simulation supplies. Assist in the design, development, and production of simulation models. Assist in procurement processes for equipment and supplies. Ensure strict separation between simulation training equipment and clinical use equipment. Assist in practical teaching sessions and demonstrations for dental students. Provide basic first aid assistance as required. Coordinate and delegate selected duties to other team members as necessary. Within the Clinical Setting Manage the dental nurses as required and assist in chairside dental procedures. Ensure maintenance and care of the dental units and equipment in accordance with guidelines. Coordinate the sterilisation and preparation of instruments. Promote a high level of safety awareness and implement defined safe systems of work. Coordinate and delegate selected duties to other team members as necessary. Other Carry out other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned. Be flexible and responsive to the needs of staff and students. Qualifications / Skills / Attributes The successful candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and attributes: Hold a recognised Dental Nursing qualification. Be registered with the Dental Council of Ireland as a Dental Nurse. Must have experience as a dental nurse or dental nurse manager. Appropriate leadership and management experience in a SDLE is highly desirable. Have excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Be a problem solver, able to work under pressure and think innovatively. Application Procedure: Applications must be made through the RCSI Careers website: www.rcsi.ie/careers. The closing date for applications is: October 23rd, 2024. Informal enquiries: For any queries relating to the application process, please contact Judy Walsh in the HR department by email judywalsh@rcsi.ie. #J-18808-Ljbffr