Registered General Nurse Oral Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Surgery

Job overview

27 hours a week

This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered General Nurse to join the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMF) Outpatients Department at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate will work as part of a friendly, supportive multidisciplinary team, providing specialist nursing care to patients attending outpatient clinics and treatments. The role offers the opportunity to develop clinical knowledge and skills within a specialist surgical outpatient environment, working alongside consultants, dental nurses, orthodontic therapists and other healthcare professionals. A key aspect of the post is the delivery of nurse-led dressings clinics, which operate three days a week, alongside the provision of general nursing care and support for patients undergoing assessment, treatment and follow-up. The post holder will play an important role in ensuring patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care, while contributing to the smooth running and continued development of the service. The department offers a varied and rewarding working environment where nurses can develop their specialist knowledge, work collaboratively with colleagues and make a positive difference to the patient experience. Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides the opportunity to work within a large acute NHS Trust, supporting professional development, multidisciplinary working and the delivery of high-quality patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder must be a Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and professional values required to deliver safe and effective nursing care.

The successful candidate will have good clinical assessment and communication skills, the ability to recognise and escalate concerns, and the confidence to organise and prioritise their workload in a busy outpatient environment.

They will demonstrate a compassionate and professional approach to patient care, with the ability to work independently within their scope of practice and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The post holder must be committed to maintaining their clinical competence, undertaking mandatory training and continuing professional development. Experience in surgical nursing, wound care or outpatient services would be advantageous, although the ability and willingness to develop the relevant specialist skills are essential.

The candidate must demonstrate good organisational skills, accurate documentation, an understanding of infection prevention and control, and a commitment to patient safety, confidentiality and continuous improvement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities

- Provide safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients attending the OMF and Orthodontic Outpatients Department.

- Undertake nursing assessments, identify patient needs and implement appropriate care within professional competence and agreed clinical protocols.

- Run and support nurse-led dressings clinics in accordance with departmental procedures, agreed competencies and clinical guidelines.

- Undertake wound assessments, provide appropriate wound care and dressings, monitor healing and recognise signs of infection or complications.

- Escalate clinical concerns promptly to the appropriate clinician or emergency team.

- Support patients attending outpatient procedures and treatments, ensuring their comfort, dignity and safety.

- Administer medication and treatments in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards and the post holder's competence.

- Provide patients and carers with appropriate information and advice regarding wound care, treatment and ongoing care needs within the nurse's scope of practice.

- Recognise and respond appropriately to clinical emergencies, initiating immediate action and seeking assistance when required.

- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and confidential patient records in accordance with Trust and NMC requirements.

- Ensure relevant clinical information is available to support safe and effective patient care.

- Work collaboratively with consultants, dental nurses, orthodontic therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support patient pathways and continuity of care.

- Maintain a safe and clean clinical environment, ensuring equipment is appropriately prepared, checked and stored.

- Comply with Trust policies relating to infection prevention and control, medicines management, health and safety and clinical governance.

- Report clinical incidents, near misses, medication errors and concerns in accordance with Trust procedures.

- Promote patient dignity, equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of care.

- Contribute to the smooth running of clinics and the effective use of departmental resources

The proposed interview date is 16th November

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.