Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Dental Nurse to join our Outpatient team at Homerton. This role would suit a qualified dental nurse with previous experience in either theatres or a dental practice setting, who is passionate about delivering safe and high-quality patient care.
The post holder will be:
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Managerially accountable to the Outpatient Charge Nurse and line-managed by the Team Leader.
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Professionally linked to the Maxillofacial (Max Fax) team, including supporting the assessment and monitoring of clinical competencies.
In addition to supporting the Max Fax/dental clinics, the successful candidate will also be required to assist the wider Outpatient team during audit days, clinic cancellations, and other service needs.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team, develop specialist skills, and play an important role in improving patient experience within Outpatients.
Main duties of the job
> To provide chair/trolley side and first support assistance to the respective consultants in Maxillofacial/Oral/Theatres and their teams.
> To assist and maintain high quality efficient and effective care of post operative patients.
>Work as part of a team to maintain a clean and safe theatre environment for patients and staff.
> Participate in the development of self and others.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff.This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan.All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential
- N.E.B.D.N National Certificate/ Hospital Proficiency Certificate. N.V.Q Level 3 Oral Health
- Dental chairside assistance experience in a range of patient care treatments
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of own professional code of conduct and guidelines issued by the GDC, ensuring they are always adhered to
- Be flexible and enthusiastic. oBe able to work as part of a team and on own initiative. oBe approachable and kind.
- GDC Registration
- Evidence of reflective practice, demonstrating the link between theory and practice.
- Be able to treat patients, their families and/or carers with empathy, compassion, dignity, and respect
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work under instruction, show initiative by prioritising workload and be adaptable
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to work within scope of practice and escalate appropriately
- Understanding of Infection Prevention Control within theatres
- Understanding of the Trust values
Desirable
- Evidence of further professional qualification
- Experience working in an OMFS secondary care environment
- Have experience using electronic patient recording systems and/or scan for safety.
- Have knowledge of the research process and/or have been involved in a research project
- Maintenance of CPD portfolio
- Evidence of CPD
- Understand the role of an audit
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential
- N.E.B.D.N National Certificate/ Hospital Proficiency Certificate. N.V.Q Level 3 Oral Health
- Dental chairside assistance experience in a range of patient care treatments
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of own professional code of conduct and guidelines issued by the GDC, ensuring they are always adhered to
- Be flexible and enthusiastic. oBe able to work as part of a team and on own initiative. oBe approachable and kind.
- GDC Registration
- Evidence of reflective practice, demonstrating the link between theory and practice.
- Be able to treat patients, their families and/or carers with empathy, compassion, dignity, and respect
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work under instruction, show initiative by prioritising workload and be adaptable
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to work within scope of practice and escalate appropriately
- Understanding of Infection Prevention Control within theatres
- Understanding of the Trust values
Desirable
- Evidence of further professional qualification
- Experience working in an OMFS secondary care environment
- Have experience using electronic patient recording systems and/or scan for safety.
- Have knowledge of the research process and/or have been involved in a research project
- Maintenance of CPD portfolio
- Evidence of CPD
- Understand the role of an audit
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).
