Band 4 Registered Dental Nurse
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Job summary
We are looking for a Registered Dental Nurse to join our small but well established Orthodontic Team at Good Hope Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Dental Nurse to enhance their skills and gain experience in a hospital setting. We are looking for someone who identifies with our trust values and is passionate about holding the high standards of care that we thrive to achieve.
The successful candidate must hold a recognised Dental Nursing qualification and be registered with the General Dental Council. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will need to be approachable, act as a role model and be a good team player.
The job will be based in our Orthodontic Department at Good Hope Hospital but you will also be required to work in our other departments at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Solihull Hospital.
This is a fixed term 12 month contract to cover maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
*Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of dental, orthodontic and maxillofacial procedures appropriate to the area of work.
*Ensure the appropriate preparation of surgeries, ensuring the correct instruments, equipment and medicaments are available prior to the commencement of clinic.
*Carry out infection prevention and control procedures to prevent physical, chemical and microbiological contamination in the surgery.
*Prepare equipment, materials and patients for dental radiography.
*Ensure the correct patient records, x-rays & models are available prior to treatment and updated.
*Monitor, support and reassure patients, giving appropriate patient advice.
*Assisting in the provision of oral care encouraging and supporting patients through their dental experience.
*Communicate effectively to patients, parents & carers who may be nervous, have communication difficulties or complex medical needs. Providing pre and post-operative advice and instruction for routine & specialist dental procedures
*Be responsible for the safe disposal & tracking of instruments or equipment requiring decontamination following procedures.
*To assist the Senior Dental Nurses in the smooth running of clinics.
*Prioritise using initiative to deal with matters independently.
*Work closely with all members of the Dental team to provide a supportive environment for each patient.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Details
Date posted
26 November 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9004282LD
Job locations
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Employer's website
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