Dental Nurse - Maxilliofacial

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity  for a Dental Nurse to join our team in our Orthodontics/ Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery Department which is based at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport and Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny.

You will be required to assist in the delivery of appropriate healthcare within the Maxillofacial Theatre and oral surgery and orthodontic clinical areas.

You will act independently within clearly defined occupational policies and procedures, referring to the Manager when required.

Main duties of the job

To assist in developing an environment which supports the value of care for patients in theatre and clinic settings, ensuring an effective and efficient service is provided.

To be committed to ensuring quality of care is delivered whilst assisting the surgeon in general anaesthetic theatre.

To liaise and communicate with members of the multi disciplinary team in the  assisting, planning and delivery of patient care.

To be responsible for booking of clinics and appointments.

To be aware of and demonstrate practice based on current advances in dental nursing.

To participate in monitoring of theatre and clinic standards.

To remove facial sutures without supervision on the direction of the clinician/Registered General Nurse.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac