Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen within the Maxillofacial Outpatient Department at University Hospitals Southampton for a Part-Time (20hrs) Dental Nurse (Band 4 Registered Dental Nurse). We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible qualified Dental Nurse who can demonstrate a dedication to quality care and provide high standards of dental nursing.
The applicant must be qualified and Registered with the GDC with proven skills in Dental Nursing. Ideally, the candidate will have experience in Oral Surgery nursing. The post holder will be part of a team providing skilled dental nurse support in a busy Maxillofacial Department in an Acute Hospital Setting.
The clinics we provide are held on the main hospital site and include Head & Neck oncology, Skin Cancer diagnosis and treatment, Facial Trauma and Orthognathic Surgery. We are a small team of 6 Consultants, 8 Dental Nurses and 1 Associate Nurse Practitioner, along with junior staff. The post holder will act as a source of expertise and knowledge for the patients, junior staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post of Dental Nurse is part-time and currently the days of work are: Tuesday AM, Thursday and Friday all day. The department is open from 08.00 - 17.00hrs Monday - Friday, but with a changing healthcare, demands may change to include occasional evening and weekend work. Flexibility is always a essential for the role.
The Dental Nurse will work as part of the Dental Nurse Team.
The Dental Nurse ensures patients and carers are received in a calm, courteous and reassuring manner and prepares them to undergo treatment.
The Dental Nurse assists the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Professional and Technical skills and assists members of the multidisciplinary team in the supervision of the patient until they are fit to leave the department.
The Dental Nurse may be asked to take on an additional role to support key links. This post is linked to the moving and handling link role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post of Dental Nurse is part-time and currently the days of work are: Tuesday AM, Thursday and Friday all day. The department is open from 08.00 - 17.00hrs Monday - Friday, but with a changing healthcare, demands may change to include occasional evening and weekend work. Flexibility is always a essential for the role.
The Dental Nurse will work as part of the Dental Nurse Team.
The Dental Nurse ensures patients and carers are received in a calm, courteous and reassuring manner and prepares them to undergo treatment.
The Dental Nurse assists the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Professional and Technical skills and assists members of the multidisciplinary team in the supervision of the patient until they are fit to leave the department.
The Dental Nurse may be asked to take on an additional role to support key links. This post is linked to the moving and handling link role.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered Dental Nurse
- Experience in Oral Surgery/Maxillofacial In a hospital setting
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitments to continuing professional development to maintain registration
- Flexibility in working to adapt to the needs of the service
- Knowledge of dental procedures acquired through NVQ 3 or equivalent training plus experience to diploma level or equivalent
Desirable
- Has relevant oral surgery experience in a specialist practice.
- Oral Surgery experience in dental surgery setting
- Experience in handling adverse events and difficult patents
- Able to work occasional long session days
Skills
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Complaint handling
- Interpersonal skills
- Motivational
- Prioritisation
- Record keeping
- Report writing
- Taking the initiative
- Teamwork
- Working under pressure
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered Dental Nurse
- Experience in Oral Surgery/Maxillofacial In a hospital setting
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitments to continuing professional development to maintain registration
- Flexibility in working to adapt to the needs of the service
- Knowledge of dental procedures acquired through NVQ 3 or equivalent training plus experience to diploma level or equivalent
Desirable
- Has relevant oral surgery experience in a specialist practice.
- Oral Surgery experience in dental surgery setting
- Experience in handling adverse events and difficult patents
- Able to work occasional long session days
Skills
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Complaint handling
- Interpersonal skills
- Motivational
- Prioritisation
- Record keeping
- Report writing
- Taking the initiative
- Teamwork
- Working under pressure
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
