Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 Qualified Dental Nurse

The closing date is 20 May 2025

Job summary

We are currently seeking highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic registered dental nurses to join our OMFS team to provide high standard of care to patients with a variety of complex needs. We welcome experienced or newly qualified dental nurses from NHS or private dental practices to apply for the posts. We are committed to provide a variety of training to personal development to enhance your skills and career progression. We support work, life balance by providing flexible working opportunities which to be discussed in interview.

Main duties of the job

Prepare the clinical areas including preparation of instruments, materials and equipment required for all surgical, orthodontic or restorative procedures. Work alongside with Consultants, Specialty Doctors and Dental Core Trainees with surgical procedure under local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia with related training and competencies completion. To support Consultants and clinicians in outpatients clinics. Supporting patients for a smooth assessment by identifying special requirement or patient's need prior to future treatment/ procedure.To support and give patients or patient's relative with verbal and written instructions prior to and following any oral surgeries. Maintain good communication and work closely with a disciplinary team to ensure patient's treatment to be completed as planned.

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. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-OMFS6925-VR

Job locations

L&D University Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Prepare the clinical areas including preparation of instruments, materials and equipment required for all surgical, orthodontic or restorative procedures.

Work alongside with Consultants, Specialty Doctors and Dental Core Trainees with surgical procedure under local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia with related training and competencies completion.

Chair side assisting Orthodontist for all orthodontic treatment and provide oral health education to patients and patients relative.

Chair side assisting Restorative Consultants in restorative dentistry including all related treatment and dental implants.

To support Consultants and clinicians in outpatients clinics. Supporting patients for a smooth assessment by identifying special requirement or patients need prior to future treatment/ procedure.

To support and give patients or patients relative with verbal and written instructions prior to and following any oral surgeries.

Advise, triage and prioritise patients with special needs to ensure they receive appreciate care without delay in all areas.

Demonstrate the ability to recognise, respond and attend medical emergency after completion of training on basic life support with the support of the team.

To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of dealing with patients with complex medical history.

Maintain good communication and work closely with a disciplinary team to ensure patients treatment to be completed as planned.

Maintain high standard of cleanliness in clinical and non-clinical areas. Comply with the infection control Trust Policy and local protocols.

Undertake any other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the Senior Dental Nurse, Lead Nurse and Senior Sister due to skill mix and staffing.

Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of dealing with hazards & dangerous substances such as: radiation, sharps, chemical spillage including mercury and the deposal of clinical waste and comply with the Trust Policy.