Job summary
We are delighted to offer this great opportunity of a Restorative Band 5 nurse for our newly established Restorative service at the Luton & Dunstable University Hospital. This is a lucrative post for an ambitious, experienced dental nurse who would like to work closely with Restorative Consultants for treatment of patients with head & neck cancer, cleft lip & palate, advanced trauma, amelogenesis and dentinogenesis imperfecta. This unit has OMFS, Orthodontic and Restorative specialties along with an onsite dental Lab.
The candidate will be part of a diverse and large team consisting of dental and general nurses.
Working in the NHS we offer 28 days of paid annual leave with additional bank holidays, parking, reward schemes, discounted train and buses fares, employee support, staff recognition, staff discount in staff Canteen. We also support dental nurses by paid CPD annual subscription from Isopharm Dental Training which costed £34 annually. This helps dental nurses to meet with the GDC annual CPD requirement for registration renewal.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to understand and have experience in complex restorative and oral surgery procedures including: implant placement/ bone grafting/sinus lift and periodontal surgery/fixed and removable prosthodontics including implant prostheses/ endodontics and periodontics.
Hospital experience is desirable but not an essential criteria.
Dental Implant nursing experience/qualification is essential.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist chairside to support and chaperone clinicians in the provision of complex treatment for patients with head and neck cancer , hypodontia, cleft lip and palate, amelogenesis and dentinogensis imperfecta and advanced maxillofacial trauma.
- To ensure the delivery of a high quality patient care throughout the department and provide skilled nursing knowledge and support to clinicians who treat patients undergoing highly complex restorative/surgical procedures.
- Provide specialist pre/post-operative advice and oral health education to patients.
- Work jointly with other specialities including: Maxillofacial, Orthodontics, ENT and Oncology.
- Liaise with the onsite Maxillofacial laboratory and Restorative technicians.
- Work collaboratively with support services including: Head and Neck Cancer nurses, SALT, dieticians, radiologists, secretaries and safeguarding team.
- Participate in monitoring and ordering of stock. Participate in annual stock check. Be aware of financial constraints by managing resources economically.
- To demonstrate team working skills and be adaptable to change at short notice.
- Participate as an active member of the clinical team, accountable for own practice and role modelling the highest standards of care to all members of the team.
- Ensures own practice is conducted within the Trust policies in order to maintain professional, clinical and patient safety.
- Liaise and meet with a wide variety of reps and companies.
- Preparation of theatre/room and surgical equipment for minor operations carried out under local anaesthetic, following aseptic non-touch techniques in accordance with Trust guidelines.
- Have knowledge of infection control policies, local divisional strategy with practical experience and principles in relation to the clinical environment, patient care, the prevention of cross infection, outbreak management, good hand hygiene and environmental cleaning.
- Involvement in quality assurance, audits, COSHH.
- Provide expert nursing advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals.
- Actively involve patients in providing feedback of their experience of the current service and suggestions for improvements.
- Work flexibly to meet the requirements of the service and demonstrate resilience.
- Working closely with Departmental Head Nurse for continuous professional development (CPD).
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist chairside to support and chaperone clinicians in the provision of complex treatment for patients with head and neck cancer , hypodontia, cleft lip and palate, amelogenesis and dentinogensis imperfecta and advanced maxillofacial trauma.
- To ensure the delivery of a high quality patient care throughout the department and provide skilled nursing knowledge and support to clinicians who treat patients undergoing highly complex restorative/surgical procedures.
- Provide specialist pre/post-operative advice and oral health education to patients.
- Work jointly with other specialities including: Maxillofacial, Orthodontics, ENT and Oncology.
- Liaise with the onsite Maxillofacial laboratory and Restorative technicians.
- Work collaboratively with support services including: Head and Neck Cancer nurses, SALT, dieticians, radiologists, secretaries and safeguarding team.
- Participate in monitoring and ordering of stock. Participate in annual stock check. Be aware of financial constraints by managing resources economically.
- To demonstrate team working skills and be adaptable to change at short notice.
- Participate as an active member of the clinical team, accountable for own practice and role modelling the highest standards of care to all members of the team.
- Ensures own practice is conducted within the Trust policies in order to maintain professional, clinical and patient safety.
- Liaise and meet with a wide variety of reps and companies.
- Preparation of theatre/room and surgical equipment for minor operations carried out under local anaesthetic, following aseptic non-touch techniques in accordance with Trust guidelines.
- Have knowledge of infection control policies, local divisional strategy with practical experience and principles in relation to the clinical environment, patient care, the prevention of cross infection, outbreak management, good hand hygiene and environmental cleaning.
- Involvement in quality assurance, audits, COSHH.
- Provide expert nursing advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals.
- Actively involve patients in providing feedback of their experience of the current service and suggestions for improvements.
- Work flexibly to meet the requirements of the service and demonstrate resilience.
- Working closely with Departmental Head Nurse for continuous professional development (CPD).
Person Specification
Qulification
Essential
- National Certificate in Dental Nursing
- General Dental Council Registration
- Dental Implant Course
- Regular practice in Dental Implantology
Desirable
- Oral Health Education
- Radiography course
- Impression Taking course
- Fluoride application course
Experience & Skills
Essential
- Chair side experience in complex treatment for H&N cancer, hypodontia, cleft lip and palate, amelogensis and dentinogensis imperfecta and advanced maxillofacial trauma
- Experience of providing specialist pre/post - operative advice and oral health education to patients or fluoride application.
- Liaise closely with the onsite maxillofacial laboratory and Restorative technicians.
- Working collaboratively with support services including: head and neck cancer nurse, SALT, dieticians, radiologists, secretaries and safeguarding team.
- Preparation of theatre/ room and surgical equipment for minor operations carried out under local anaesthetic.
Desirable
- Experience with a range of other oral surgery/ head and neck procedures.
- Experience in conducting appraisal for junior colleagues
- Previous post in Community or Hospital setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the complex treatment in Restorative dentistry
- Knowledge of dental implant procedure. This is including the preparation of dental drill and equipment that required for the procedure.
- Knowledge of dental equipment and specific set up for all Restorative procedures.
- Knowledge of the safety protocol in radiation when preparing patient for x ray onsite.
- Understanding of the need of confidentiality, privacy, dignity awareness at all times.
Desirable
- Previous experience in Hospital setting.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good written skills
- IT skills
- Ability to communicate at all levels.
- Able to deal with a wide range of patients/ carers including patients with special needs and those with language difficulties.
- Time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure at times.
Desirable
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Team player
- Hard working
- Punctual, flexible and quick adaptation.
Others
Essential
- Willingness to learn
- Flexible working hours due to delay finishing.
Person Specification
Qulification
Essential
- National Certificate in Dental Nursing
- General Dental Council Registration
- Dental Implant Course
- Regular practice in Dental Implantology
Desirable
- Oral Health Education
- Radiography course
- Impression Taking course
- Fluoride application course
Experience & Skills
Essential
- Chair side experience in complex treatment for H&N cancer, hypodontia, cleft lip and palate, amelogensis and dentinogensis imperfecta and advanced maxillofacial trauma
- Experience of providing specialist pre/post - operative advice and oral health education to patients or fluoride application.
- Liaise closely with the onsite maxillofacial laboratory and Restorative technicians.
- Working collaboratively with support services including: head and neck cancer nurse, SALT, dieticians, radiologists, secretaries and safeguarding team.
- Preparation of theatre/ room and surgical equipment for minor operations carried out under local anaesthetic.
Desirable
- Experience with a range of other oral surgery/ head and neck procedures.
- Experience in conducting appraisal for junior colleagues
- Previous post in Community or Hospital setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the complex treatment in Restorative dentistry
- Knowledge of dental implant procedure. This is including the preparation of dental drill and equipment that required for the procedure.
- Knowledge of dental equipment and specific set up for all Restorative procedures.
- Knowledge of the safety protocol in radiation when preparing patient for x ray onsite.
- Understanding of the need of confidentiality, privacy, dignity awareness at all times.
Desirable
- Previous experience in Hospital setting.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good written skills
- IT skills
- Ability to communicate at all levels.
- Able to deal with a wide range of patients/ carers including patients with special needs and those with language difficulties.
- Time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure at times.
Desirable
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Team player
- Hard working
- Punctual, flexible and quick adaptation.
Others
Essential
- Willingness to learn
- Flexible working hours due to delay finishing.
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).
