Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
OMFS Department is the Hub for head and neck cancer and major surgery in Bedfordshire, Herefordshire and Buckinghamshire. The Department is a well-established service which is consultant led and provides acute medical, orthodontic, restorative and surgical treatment to patients within the areas.
We are currently seeking highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic registered dental nurses to join our OMFS team to provide high standard of care to patients with a variety of complex needs. We welcome experienced or newly qualified dental nurses from NHS or private dental practices to apply for the posts. We are committed to providing a variety of training to personal development to enhance your skills and career progression.
Main duties of the job
Prepare the clinical areas including preparation of instruments, materials and equipment required for all surgical, orthodontic or restorative procedures.
Work alongside Consultants, Specialty Doctors and Dental Core Trainees with surgical procedures under local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia with related training and competencies completion.
Chair side assisting Orthodontist for all orthodontic treatment and provide oral health education to patients and patients' relatives.
Chair side assisting Restorative Consultants in restorative dentistry including all related treatment and dental implants.
Support Consultants and clinicians in outpatient clinics, ensuring smooth assessments by identifying special requirements or patient needs prior to future treatment/procedures.
Provide verbal and written instructions to patients or their relatives prior to and following any oral surgeries.
Advise, triage and prioritise patients with special needs to ensure they receive appropriate care without delay in all areas.
Demonstrate the ability to recognise, respond and attend to medical emergencies after completing training on basic life support with the support of the team.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of dealing with patients with complex medical histories.
Maintain good communication and work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patients' treatment is completed as planned.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness in clinical and non-clinical areas. Comply with the infection control Trust Policy and local protocols.
Undertake any other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the Senior Dental Nurse, Lead Nurse and Senior Sister due to skill mix and staffing.
Maintain a good level of stock in the clinic and report low levels for reordering to avoid stock shortages.
Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of dealing with hazards and dangerous substances such as: radiation, sharps, chemical spillage including mercury, and the disposal of clinical waste in compliance with Trust Policy.
Work as an effective team member with initiative.
Manage own workload, coordinating and prioritising patient care. Recognise self-limitations and escalate for senior advice.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills in written, verbal and non-verbal interactions with individuals and the multidisciplinary team about patient care and complex issues.
Comply with GDC code of conduct, Data Protection/Confidentiality Acts in Trust and local policies.
Develop the skills and competencies required for the post within 6 to 12 months. Staff will be assessed and identified for learning opportunities and skills accomplishment. Regular review and support will be offered with the work buddy and senior colleagues.
Regularly update skills and knowledge by completing mandatory training such as Children & Adult Safeguarding, Basic Life Support, Manual Handling theory and practical, Infection control, Information governance and data protection, and Health & Safety online or attend workshops annually.
Engage in continuous personal development on dental CPD to meet GDC annual renewal requirements. Individual learning and personal development plans will be discussed and agreed during annual appraisals with Manager support.
Support Manager in monitoring and development of local protocols to maintain a high standard of care at all times.
Participate in team building by sharing learning and work experience with colleagues in Clinical Governance Day.
Maintain supportive and professional relationships with all levels of staff in the team and multidisciplinary team.
Act as a role model, mentor or work buddy in training junior members of staff.
Person Specification Qualifications
National Certificate in Dental Nursing
Oral Health Qualification
Radiography course
Experience & Skills
The ability to demonstrate good customer care.
Previous post in Community or Hospital Setting
Experience with orthodontics and a range of other oral surgery/head and neck procedures
Knowledge
Understanding of the need for confidentiality awareness at all times.
Knowledge of minor oral surgery
Previous experience in a hospital setting
Experience with orthodontics and a range of other oral surgery/head and neck procedures
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.
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We are currently seeking highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic registered dental nurses to join our OMFS team to provide high standard of care to patients with a variety of complex needs. We welcome experienced or newly qualified dental nurses from NHS or private dental practices to apply for the posts. We are committed to providing a variety of training to personal development to enhance your skills and career progression.
Main duties of the job
Prepare the clinical areas including preparation of instruments, materials and equipment required for all surgical, orthodontic or restorative procedures.
Work alongside Consultants, Specialty Doctors and Dental Core Trainees with surgical procedures under local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia with related training and competencies completion.
Chair side assisting Orthodontist for all orthodontic treatment and provide oral health education to patients and patients' relatives.
Chair side assisting Restorative Consultants in restorative dentistry including all related treatment and dental implants.
Support Consultants and clinicians in outpatient clinics, ensuring smooth assessments by identifying special requirements or patient needs prior to future treatment/procedures.
Provide verbal and written instructions to patients or their relatives prior to and following any oral surgeries.
Advise, triage and prioritise patients with special needs to ensure they receive appropriate care without delay in all areas.
Demonstrate the ability to recognise, respond and attend to medical emergencies after completing training on basic life support with the support of the team.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of dealing with patients with complex medical histories.
Maintain good communication and work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patients' treatment is completed as planned.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness in clinical and non-clinical areas. Comply with the infection control Trust Policy and local protocols.
Undertake any other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the Senior Dental Nurse, Lead Nurse and Senior Sister due to skill mix and staffing.
Maintain a good level of stock in the clinic and report low levels for reordering to avoid stock shortages.
Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of dealing with hazards and dangerous substances such as: radiation, sharps, chemical spillage including mercury, and the disposal of clinical waste in compliance with Trust Policy.
Work as an effective team member with initiative.
Manage own workload, coordinating and prioritising patient care. Recognise self-limitations and escalate for senior advice.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills in written, verbal and non-verbal interactions with individuals and the multidisciplinary team about patient care and complex issues.
Comply with GDC code of conduct, Data Protection/Confidentiality Acts in Trust and local policies.
Develop the skills and competencies required for the post within 6 to 12 months. Staff will be assessed and identified for learning opportunities and skills accomplishment. Regular review and support will be offered with the work buddy and senior colleagues.
Regularly update skills and knowledge by completing mandatory training such as Children & Adult Safeguarding, Basic Life Support, Manual Handling theory and practical, Infection control, Information governance and data protection, and Health & Safety online or attend workshops annually.
Engage in continuous personal development on dental CPD to meet GDC annual renewal requirements. Individual learning and personal development plans will be discussed and agreed during annual appraisals with Manager support.
Support Manager in monitoring and development of local protocols to maintain a high standard of care at all times.
Participate in team building by sharing learning and work experience with colleagues in Clinical Governance Day.
Maintain supportive and professional relationships with all levels of staff in the team and multidisciplinary team.
Act as a role model, mentor or work buddy in training junior members of staff.
Person Specification Qualifications
National Certificate in Dental Nursing
Oral Health Qualification
Radiography course
Experience & Skills
The ability to demonstrate good customer care.
Previous post in Community or Hospital Setting
Experience with orthodontics and a range of other oral surgery/head and neck procedures
Knowledge
Understanding of the need for confidentiality awareness at all times.
Knowledge of minor oral surgery
Previous experience in a hospital setting
Experience with orthodontics and a range of other oral surgery/head and neck procedures
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.
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