Job summary
We are an expanding, forward thinking Maxillo Facial/Orthodontic Outpatients Department, who are looking for a motivated and innovative band 5 registered nurse to join our team.
The applicant should be able to work well in the multidisciplinary team, keen to learn and embrace a varied work pattern, ranging from clinic based activities to minor surgery and caring for patients following sedation/local anaesthetics to General anaesthetic.
Experience in paediatric andlearning disability nursing would be desirable, but not essential. Knowledge and experience of maxillofacial/orthodontic care would also be advantageous.
If this is you then please come and visit us and look to adding your skills to our growing team whilst learning all the department has to offer. This is an exciting time within the department and we require a committed team to take this service forward.
*Due to part-time hours, this post will not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
Main duties of the job
This post covers both the maxillofacial and orthodontic services within the unit.
The post holder will need to be flexible in their role, ranging from chaperoning clinics, assisting scrubbing and recovering all minor surgical procedures relating to the head and neck and procedures related to orthodontics.
Wound care and dressings are also an integral part of this role.
You will also be required to pre op assess patients for their theatre experience.
Working with children and nursing patients with learning difficulties are also part of the staff nurses role.
If you want a varied interesting role within the maxillofacial and orthodontic sphere we are looking to invest in you.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Mentor Qualification
- Dual Qualification Adult / Paediatric / Learning Difficulties
- Leadership Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous Healthcare experience
- Commitment to continuing professional development; with an enthusiasm for learning
Desirable
- Previous Healthcare experience within the maxillofacial/orthodontic sphere
- Previous Healthcare experience within the oral surgery sphere
- Evidence of post-registration qualification/education to diploma/degree level
- Awareness and understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the wider NHS
Skills
Essential
- The ability to communicate with patients and their families/carers during a highly stressful time, requiring the ability to alter communication strategies dependent on the situation and the patient's status
- The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality nursing/midwifery service
- Able to organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to the priorities of the department
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Mentor Qualification
- Dual Qualification Adult / Paediatric / Learning Difficulties
- Leadership Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous Healthcare experience
- Commitment to continuing professional development; with an enthusiasm for learning
Desirable
- Previous Healthcare experience within the maxillofacial/orthodontic sphere
- Previous Healthcare experience within the oral surgery sphere
- Evidence of post-registration qualification/education to diploma/degree level
- Awareness and understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the wider NHS
Skills
Essential
- The ability to communicate with patients and their families/carers during a highly stressful time, requiring the ability to alter communication strategies dependent on the situation and the patient's status
- The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality nursing/midwifery service
- Able to organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to the priorities of the department
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).
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