The Maxillofacial and Orthodontic department at Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a registered dental nurse to work across both sites. The post provides specialist nursing care to patients in outpatient clinics, including oral surgery and trauma cases referred from A&E, and supports senior dental nurses. Full‑time or part‑time hours are considered, in a busy outpatient setting. Applicants need GDC registration, the NEBDN certificate and some surgical or orthodontic experience.
What the job involves
- Provide specialist nursing care to maxillofacial, oral surgery, orthodontic and trauma patients
- Assist on specialist orthodontic and maxillofacial clinics, supporting senior dental nurses
- Nurse new and review clinic patients, and advise them after procedures and before discharge
- Care for and supervise patients with medical conditions and physical needs
- Prepare clinical areas and daily lists, and keep stock topped up
- Send surgical and orthodontic instruments for decontamination under local sterilisation procedures
- Maintain and clean clinical equipment in line with the infection control policy
- Store and administer medicines safely in line with trust policy
- Report and record incidents and complaints
- Check that clinic notes are available with all relevant documentation
- Work as an active member of the departmental team and liaise with other staff and disciplines
- Keep knowledge and skills up to date through professional development and required training
What’s required
Qualifications
- Certificate in Dental Nursing (NEBDN) or Level 3 NVQ in Dental Nursing
Registration & licences
Experience
- Experience as a dental nurse after gaining the certificate
- Some surgical and/or orthodontic experience
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of fixed and removable orthodontic appliances
- Knowledge of the trust's vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
- Good communication skills
- Computer skills
Nice to have
- Three years' experience as a dental nurse since gaining the certificate
What’s offered
- Full range of NHS benefits and discounts
- Continuous professional development
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