East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
We are a multidisciplinary team within the Maxillofacial Department, covering East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust sites. Providing special care and Dental Nursing support to various grades of clinical team members - including Consultants, SpR's, Associate Specialists, Orthodontic and Dental Therapists and Dental Core Trainees. We have a team of 30 Dental Nurses who work across our East Kent Hospitals sites. Many are skilled in Radiography, Oral Health Education, and taking of impressions. Main duties of the job
Role specific duties include: To receive and prepare patients who need to undergo minor oral surgery/orthodontic/restorative procedures. To assist the clinician throughout such treatment and supervise the patient until they are fit to leave the department. To ensure dental surgery duties for the maxillofacial unit are undertaken in an efficient and professional manner. Provide specialist chairside assistance within the department and reception. Mixing and preparing of materials, dressings, and equipment. Care of equipment and reporting issues. To undertake general duties associated with the day-to-day running of the Maxillofacial unit. Ensuring that GDC guidelines on cross infection are conformed to. To assist the clinicians in the delivery of care to patients, which will include: Preparation of the clinical area prior to the start of each session. Receiving and preparing patients for treatment. Observing the condition of the patient throughout treatment. To help maintain a clean and tidy environment at all times. Respect every member of the team. The post holder will ensure compliance with the Trust's risk management policies and procedures, which describe the Trust's commitment to risk management, the recognition that our aim is to protect patients, staff, and visitors from harm, and stress that all have a responsibility to minimize risk. About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected, and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families, and carers we care for every day. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programs are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants from seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. We are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries, please don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Person Specification
Experience
Current Registration with the GDC. Practical experience across a range of specialist procedures appropriate to the department. Experience in Restorative/Orthodontic/Maxillofacial procedures. Skills and Experience
NEBDN Qualification in Dental Nursing or equivalent or NVQ level 3 - Dental Nurse/Oral Healthcare. Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing. Certificate in Orthodontics. Certificate in Oral Hygiene. Certificate in Radiology. Certificate in Impression taking. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
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We are a multidisciplinary team within the Maxillofacial Department, covering East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust sites. Providing special care and Dental Nursing support to various grades of clinical team members - including Consultants, SpR's, Associate Specialists, Orthodontic and Dental Therapists and Dental Core Trainees. We have a team of 30 Dental Nurses who work across our East Kent Hospitals sites. Many are skilled in Radiography, Oral Health Education, and taking of impressions. Main duties of the job
Role specific duties include: To receive and prepare patients who need to undergo minor oral surgery/orthodontic/restorative procedures. To assist the clinician throughout such treatment and supervise the patient until they are fit to leave the department. To ensure dental surgery duties for the maxillofacial unit are undertaken in an efficient and professional manner. Provide specialist chairside assistance within the department and reception. Mixing and preparing of materials, dressings, and equipment. Care of equipment and reporting issues. To undertake general duties associated with the day-to-day running of the Maxillofacial unit. Ensuring that GDC guidelines on cross infection are conformed to. To assist the clinicians in the delivery of care to patients, which will include: Preparation of the clinical area prior to the start of each session. Receiving and preparing patients for treatment. Observing the condition of the patient throughout treatment. To help maintain a clean and tidy environment at all times. Respect every member of the team. The post holder will ensure compliance with the Trust's risk management policies and procedures, which describe the Trust's commitment to risk management, the recognition that our aim is to protect patients, staff, and visitors from harm, and stress that all have a responsibility to minimize risk. About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected, and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families, and carers we care for every day. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programs are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants from seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. We are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries, please don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Person Specification
Experience
Current Registration with the GDC. Practical experience across a range of specialist procedures appropriate to the department. Experience in Restorative/Orthodontic/Maxillofacial procedures. Skills and Experience
NEBDN Qualification in Dental Nursing or equivalent or NVQ level 3 - Dental Nurse/Oral Healthcare. Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing. Certificate in Orthodontics. Certificate in Oral Hygiene. Certificate in Radiology. Certificate in Impression taking. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
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