Registered Dental Nurse

Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting challenge? If so, then the Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery Department may be the place for you! We are looking for a hardworking, motivated dental nurse to join our fantastic dynamic team. We pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of patient care. The Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery Outpatient Department comprises of two outpatient clinical areas which consist of the Maxillofacial Clinic and the Orthodontic and Restorative Clinic.

We care for vast range maxillofacial conditions including:

Head and Neck Cancers

Trauma

Reconstructive surgery

Management of the Temporal Mandibular Joint.

Alongside this we perform minor oral surgery for a variety of oral conditions.

We see patients for both emergency & scheduled appointments and have our own direct contact with

the associated ward also caring for these patients.

We provide orthodontic services at both Queen's Medical Centre and Kingsmill Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work closely with the whole team to develop and continue their skills.

Duties will include:

Working within a mixed role team

Working primarily at the Queens Medical Centre and also on occasions at Kingsmill Hospital

Assisting in minor oral surgery

Assisting in clinics for patients with Head and Neck Cancers, TMJ conditions, Facial deformity and complex dental treatment.

Assisting in providing Orthodontic and Restorative Care

Providing excellent standards of care.

Excellent communication skills

Maintaining up to date practice.

About us

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.