Job summary
We are looking to recruit to our dental nursing team and have an exciting opportunity for registered dental nurses to work within the Maxillofacial department clinic based at Maidstone Hospital and the QVH in East Grinstead where we see patients referred from dental practices, Head & Neck Cancers and undertake minor oral surgery.
Although the role is at 2 sites. The primary location will be at Maidstone hospital. The service we provide at Maidstone is delivered by doctors, dentists and nursing staff employed by the QVH Hospital and serves patients from the Maidstone area. We constantly strive for excellence, delivering high quality patient focused care. Our nursing teams are compassionate and empathetic who take pride in the high quality care they provide to all of our patients.
With the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally this is an excellent opportunity for the right person.
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for the well-being of patients undergoing treatment in the unit.
Receive and prepare patients for treatment, maintaining privacy and dignity for all patient whilst adhering to Trust and departmental policies, reporting any difficulties with these duties to senior staff.
Assist with the smooth running of Oral surgery and consultation clinics.
Take X Rays as required.
Ensure all documentation is completed i.e. consent forms,coding forms etc. Using effective communication both written, verbal and non- verbal with all levels of staff including the multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives to ensure care is delivered in a consistent and appropriate way.Monitors all patient care and treatment maintaining high standards and quality at all times, demonstrating empathy and understanding of the patient, relatives/ carer.
Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous and legible written records of care and treatment.Work on own initiative in the Maxillofacial clinics at Maidstone and be able to prioritise nursing care, recognise deterioration in a patient's condition and alert senior staff immediately.Adheres to the agreed procedures as identified, and promotes by example, a high standard of good quality nursing care in the department.Assist with provision and prepare clinical equipment and materials for daily use in the maxillofacial clinics. This will include the assembly of high-speed hand pieces, monitors, diagnostic scopes and other instruments.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for the well-being of patients undergoing treatment in the unit.
- Receive and prepare patients for treatment, maintaining privacy and dignity for all patient whilst adhering to Trust and departmental policies, reporting any difficulties with these duties to senior staff.
- Assist with the smooth running of minor oral surgery and consultation clinics.
- Undertake Xrays for patients attending clinics, from community and oncology clinics. Escalating late running clinics or associated concerns to the nurse in charge. Supporting and ensure flexibility to cover late running clinics if required.
- Ensure all documentation is completed, including outcome and coding forms. Using effective communication both written, verbal and non- verbal with all levels of staff including the multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives to ensure care is delivered in a consistent and appropriate way.
- Monitors all patient care and treatment maintaining high standards and quality at all times, demonstrating empathy and understanding of the patient, relatives/ carer.
- Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous and legible written records of care and treatment where appropriate.
- Work on own initiative in oral & maxillofacial and clinics with the support of junior staff and is able to prioritise nursing care, recognise deterioration in a patients condition and alert senior staff immediately.
- Adheres to the agreed procedures as identified, and promotes by example, a high standard of good quality nursing care in the department.
- Fosters good relationships with other departments, the multidisciplinary team and visitors to the department. Helping to achieve and maintain morale for both staff and patients.
- Assist with provision and prepare clinical equipment and materials for daily use in the maxillofacial clinics. This will include the assembly of high-speed hand pieces, monitors, diagnostic scopes and other instruments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for the well-being of patients undergoing treatment in the unit.
- Receive and prepare patients for treatment, maintaining privacy and dignity for all patient whilst adhering to Trust and departmental policies, reporting any difficulties with these duties to senior staff.
- Assist with the smooth running of minor oral surgery and consultation clinics.
- Undertake Xrays for patients attending clinics, from community and oncology clinics. Escalating late running clinics or associated concerns to the nurse in charge. Supporting and ensure flexibility to cover late running clinics if required.
- Ensure all documentation is completed, including outcome and coding forms. Using effective communication both written, verbal and non- verbal with all levels of staff including the multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives to ensure care is delivered in a consistent and appropriate way.
- Monitors all patient care and treatment maintaining high standards and quality at all times, demonstrating empathy and understanding of the patient, relatives/ carer.
- Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous and legible written records of care and treatment where appropriate.
- Work on own initiative in oral & maxillofacial and clinics with the support of junior staff and is able to prioritise nursing care, recognise deterioration in a patients condition and alert senior staff immediately.
- Adheres to the agreed procedures as identified, and promotes by example, a high standard of good quality nursing care in the department.
- Fosters good relationships with other departments, the multidisciplinary team and visitors to the department. Helping to achieve and maintain morale for both staff and patients.
- Assist with provision and prepare clinical equipment and materials for daily use in the maxillofacial clinics. This will include the assembly of high-speed hand pieces, monitors, diagnostic scopes and other instruments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN in Dental Nursing
- Dental Radiography
- GDC
Desirable
- MOS Experience
- Hospital Experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN in Dental Nursing
- Dental Radiography
- GDC
Desirable
- MOS Experience
- Hospital Experience
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
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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).
