Dental Nurse

Job overview

Dental Nurse

Division: Surgery and Anaesthetics

Care Group: Orthodontics/Maxfax

Band: 4

Salary: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata

We are recruiting for a Dental Nurse who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

To provide high quality, safe and professional care to the patients and their families in the Maxillofacial and Orthodontics Department.

To provide chair side support to the Maxillofacial and Orthodontics Teams.To work alongside our Medical Practitioners as part of the Nursing Team. Assist in the treatment of patient, care for the general wellbeing of patients, assist with dental screening, carry out associated clerical work and help with the general smooth running of the department. Be able to deal with nervous patients, and reassure new patients.

Main duties of the job

Provide a comprehensive and efficient service for patients and their carers and to provide comprehensive support to clinicians throughout a wide range of clinical treatments

To receive patients and prepare them for treatment responding to each individual patients needs

Responsible for the wellbeing of patients undergoing treatment in the unit

Assist with smooth running of maxillofacial surgery, orthodontic treatment and consultation clinics

Ensure all documentation and outcome sheets are completed and processed appropriately

Ensure compliance with Policies and Procedures and clinical guideline for self and for others

Accurate preparation of clinical equipment for clinics ensuring that all equipment is checked, clean and in good working order, following infection control guidelines at all times

Assist in carrying out audit and development as requested

Be responsible for maintaining clinical standards within area of work. Use initiative and manage work load

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Specific Duties Applicable to Orthodontics

Advise patients on oral hygiene and how to care for their braces, retainers and appliances at a level appropriate to patients needs and understanding

Chairside assisting with orthodontic procedures

Maintaining patients orthodontic records and correct storage and recording of Models

Be open to undertake impression training

If appropriately trained, to take radiographs

If appropriately trained, to provide an oral health clinic for patients

Maintain smooth running of orthodontic clinics and undertake clinic preparation on all levels ensuring that all equipment meets the trust policies for infection control and health and safety

Assist the senior staff in maintaining departmental stock levels

Liaise with laboratory staff and other departments involved with patients care

Specific Duties Applicable to Oral Surgery

Assist clinician with minor oral surgery and other maxillofacial surgery procedures ensuring aseptic technique is adhered to when required

Advise patients, relatives or carers on pre-operative and post-operative instruction for maxillofacial surgery

Ensure pre-operative checks are undertaken to check patient identity and all histology specimens are correctly labelled and sent to correct laboratory

Deal with telephone enquiries from patients and provide information and reassurance as required

To provide assistance in the operating theatre, ensuring patient safety during the procedure whist the patient is under general anaesthetic

Specific Duties Applicable to Maxillofacial Clinics

Chaperoning as necessary

Provide a professional environment and welcome to patients

Participate in the smooth running of the clinic involving other members of the multidisciplinary team

Keep patients informed of any delay in clinic in a timely manner

Ensure notes are in order when on clinic notes prep

Professional Requirements

Maintain registration with the General Dental Council

Ensure mandatory CPD requirement is obtained by attending study sessions, completing on line study etc.

Maintain and organise own Trust mandatory training

Work to trust and department values, maintaining professionalism at all times with patients, visitor and colleagues

Recognise and work within limits of your competence and maintain confidentiality

Undertake any other duties to meet the changing needs and priorities of the service

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.