Dental Nurse

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

As a key participant in the integrated teams within the Orthodontic Unit and Maxillo Facial Unit, the role acts in the ongoing development of both Units as directed by the Senior Dental Nurse Manager and Sisters, ensuring a quality service.

As a Dental Nurse the post holder will be expected to work alongside the Orthodontist chairside whilst taking an active part in the delivery of care and ensuring the safety of the patient at all times and actively participates in an educational role. The Orthodontic Unit provides Cleft /Orthodontic care linking in with the Cleft Palate Centre based at Guys hospital.

The Maxillo Facial department provides a nurse led Wound Care Clinic, undertakes minor procedures and has a strong focus on correction of facial deformity, head & neck malignancy, as well as oral surgery and facial trauma.

The post holder plays a key role within the Minor Operations Room, assisting with Prosthetic and Implant Clinics.

Also be expected and supported to take charge of clinic sessions and will function across the range of clinic activities - both clinical and administrative.

Main duties of the job

Participate in the preparation of the clinic and assist effectively to attain waiting times and liaise with the Nurse in charge to monitor these standards.
Participate in the giving of health education in relation to oral care to the patients and their carers with relation to pre and post op surgery care.
Participate using all communication skills in dealing with nervous and anxious patients and those with special need requirements where there maybe communication difficulties or challenging behaviour.
To demonstrate care of fixed and removable appliances using a range visual aids. To be able to demonstrate technical skills to less experienced staff.
Deliver appropriate care and treatment to meet individual patients, physical, social and psychological needs.
Ensure and maintain high standards of infection control. To liaise closely with the Trust sterilisation unit.
Become familiar with the technical aspects of the role, learning skills to assist with all the clinics within these specialities.
Ensure that safe measurable standards of practice and high quality care are of paramount importance at all times.
Monitor and report use of consumables in order to keep a well stocked working environment.
Maintain and develop IT knowledge with in house courses for future Trust developments. You will be expected to record accurate data in accordance with the requirements for the service.

Please see Job Description for more information.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Date posted

12 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,405 to £28,976 a year Per Annum Pro Rata Including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-AR-EMF15423

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a Dental Nurse who is adaptable, enthusiastic, self-motivated and has an interest in Orthodontics and Maxillo Facial to support our highly motivated multidisciplinary team.

The Maxillo Facial department undertakes minor procedures and has a strong focus on correction of facial deformity, head and neck malignancy, as well as oral surgery and facial trauma, prosthetic and implant clinics.

If you are looking for a new challenge working within a busy, friendly department, working as part of a team that is dynamic and progressive then this is the position for you.

The applicant is required to be statutory registered with the General Dental Council (G.D.C). Professional development is strongly supported and encouraged by the trust. Keyboard skills would be an advantage but there is an in house training programme available.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a Dental Nurse who is adaptable, enthusiastic, self-motivated and has an interest in Orthodontics and Maxillo Facial to support our highly motivated multidisciplinary team.

If you are looking for a new challenge working within a busy, friendly department, working as part of a team that is dynamic and progressive then this is the position for you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

Registered Qualified Dental Nurse with the GDC CPD evidence of recent professional updating and development.
NVQ 3 or equivalent training plus post qualification experience as a dental nurse
CPD evidence of recent professional updating and development
Post qualification certificate

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Previous experience in patient contact position.

Desirable

Knowledge of acute hospital setting
Experience with some orthodontic or minor surgical procedures

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

Registered Qualified Dental Nurse with the GDC CPD evidence of recent professional updating and development.
NVQ 3 or equivalent training plus post qualification experience as a dental nurse
CPD evidence of recent professional updating and development
Post qualification certificate

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Previous experience in patient contact position.

Desirable

Knowledge of acute hospital setting
Experience with some orthodontic or minor surgical procedures

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.