Band 4 Qualified Dental Nurse

Job overview

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 patient’s 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 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. 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 patient’s 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.