Registered Dental Nurse

Job overview

• To maintain a high standard of chair-side care in keeping with current Hospital Policies and Procedures.
• To maintain a good public image, both caring and professional.
• To create good staff/patient relationships.

To liaise with other members of the team to maintain the quality service provided by the Department

Main duties of the job

• Organise and run clinics under direction of departmental sister.
• Assist surgeons with all minor surgery and any other procedures which may be carried out.
• Receive and prepare patients for treatment.
• Relay relevant information to surgeon/patient in a clear and precise manner.
• Accurately record all relative information regarding the patient and treatment given and advice on follow-up appointment(s).
• Supervise patient following treatment and impart any information from the surgeon regarding after care of mouth.
• Ensure that all materials required are available.
• Participate in any research project which may be carried out in Department/Unit.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

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.