Job summary
The Maxillofacial Department provides care and
support from a team of dedicated Registered Dental Nurses who are committed to
providing a high standard of care to all patients.
You would be expected to work within all specialities
in the Maxillofacial Department on a rotational basis, this would include Oral
surgery, Restorative dentistry, Orthodontic care and with Dermatology and
Oncology patients.
We are looking for a well-motivated, conscientious,
registered Dental nurse who is able to communicate effectively with patients,
carers and colleagues. Working alongside a wide range of professionals as well
as our own multidisciplinary team. We require an excellent team player who
would enjoy the challenge of working in a very large and busy department.
For
further details contact
Claire Leggett/Jackie Bartholomew 02392 286000 Ext 6330
Main duties of the job
1. To maintain high standards of patient care and adhere to hospital policy and procedures. To participate in achievement of quantity standards and in quality monitoring, with particular emphasis on waiting times in clinics and on customer care in addition to high standards of clinical care.
2. To prepare surgeries, including preparation of instruments and equipment for all Dental/Surgical procedures.
3. To liaise with and assist clinical, medical and dental staff in all procedures.
4. To attend peripheral clinics, providing nursing and radiography support when appropriate.
5. To provide oral health education to patients on treatment, oral hygiene, dietary needs and other health promotion areas as relevant and to provide information, advice and support regarding their treatment.
6. To ensure medical equipment and instruments are checked, maintained and suitable for their purposes, reporting any defect to the nurse manager and assisting in arrangement for repair and replacement.
7. To make patient appointments when appropriate, inputting data into hospital and departmental information system, and obtaining necessary information from such systems.
8. To report any complaints to the Clinical Nurse Manager, participating in complaints investigation and completing report forms as necessary.
9. To assist in stock control, maintenance of adequate stock levels. Conduct stock takes when required.
10. To participate in departmental Audits and collate information when required.
About us
The Trust is committed to driving excellence in care for our patients and communities and was rated good by the Care Quality Commission report published 2020 and became a University Hospital. We are ranked as the third in the country for research; embedding education and training across the organisation and we continuously strive to achieve our core values which are at the heart of everything we do. The Trusts main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, starting life as a military hospital over a century ago and now one of the largest hospitals on the south coast and you may have seen us on the TV series Nurses on the Ward. The Trust provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and are #ProudtobePHU; our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for providing outstanding care and support for patients, colleagues and our community you will find a home at PHU. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in
terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender
identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans
status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Provide and maintain high standards of care for all patients with physical disabilities and patients of the unit severe/complex medical conditions, including cancer.
2. To liaise and support MDT in a flexible and friendly manner.
3. To provide patients with support and to maintain high standards of patient assistance including treatment and care, adhering to hospital and dental progress reports nursing procedures.
4. Preparation of surgery to include Maintain the professional approach necessary instruments and equipment required by the Department.
5. To undertake the care and cleaning of Maintain the Trust standards in infection the instruments used. Reporting all items control in need of repair or replacement.
6. To keep the Nurse Manager informed.
7. Maintains professional approach to any complaints or difficulties working, ensuring good service in dealing with patients is continued.
8. Participate in achieving quality Maintain high standards and customer care standards and quality monitoring, with particular emphasis on waiting times providing statistical information as in clinics required.
9. Participate in in-house and external education and to maintain personal development and training sessions as required.
10. To take part in Individual Performance Reviews to maintain career development.
11. To be aware of all emergency policies and procedures of the Department and Trust.
12. Ensure personal and patient safety procedures are followed at all times.
13. To be fully aware of all Health and Safety requirements of the Department and Trust.
14. To be confident and able to work in the other clinics should the need ever arise to maintain the smooth running of. Department.
15. To notify the Nurse Manager of any forthcoming absence giving at least six weeks notice.
16. Ensure smooth running of clinics is maintained.
17. To assist in the training of new Dental Nurses and act as a mentor when required.
18. To attend departmental meetings and training sessions.
19. To use all relevant qualifications gained such as, tracing cephalometric radiographs, taking dental photos, assist in dental implants and the taking of dental radiographs.
20. To participate in individual performance reviews.
21. To adhere to all health and safety policies and be aware of all policies and procedures within the department/trust.
22. To undertake any other appropriate duties as maybe assigned by clinical nurse manager and/or Clinical Director.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Provide and maintain high standards of care for all patients with physical disabilities and patients of the unit severe/complex medical conditions, including cancer.
2. To liaise and support MDT in a flexible and friendly manner.
3. To provide patients with support and to maintain high standards of patient assistance including treatment and care, adhering to hospital and dental progress reports nursing procedures.
4. Preparation of surgery to include Maintain the professional approach necessary instruments and equipment required by the Department.
5. To undertake the care and cleaning of Maintain the Trust standards in infection the instruments used. Reporting all items control in need of repair or replacement.
6. To keep the Nurse Manager informed.
7. Maintains professional approach to any complaints or difficulties working, ensuring good service in dealing with patients is continued.
8. Participate in achieving quality Maintain high standards and customer care standards and quality monitoring, with particular emphasis on waiting times providing statistical information as in clinics required.
9. Participate in in-house and external education and to maintain personal development and training sessions as required.
10. To take part in Individual Performance Reviews to maintain career development.
11. To be aware of all emergency policies and procedures of the Department and Trust.
12. Ensure personal and patient safety procedures are followed at all times.
13. To be fully aware of all Health and Safety requirements of the Department and Trust.
14. To be confident and able to work in the other clinics should the need ever arise to maintain the smooth running of. Department.
15. To notify the Nurse Manager of any forthcoming absence giving at least six weeks notice.
16. Ensure smooth running of clinics is maintained.
17. To assist in the training of new Dental Nurses and act as a mentor when required.
18. To attend departmental meetings and training sessions.
19. To use all relevant qualifications gained such as, tracing cephalometric radiographs, taking dental photos, assist in dental implants and the taking of dental radiographs.
20. To participate in individual performance reviews.
21. To adhere to all health and safety policies and be aware of all policies and procedures within the department/trust.
22. To undertake any other appropriate duties as maybe assigned by clinical nurse manager and/or Clinical Director.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Must have experience in all clinical aspects of Dental Nursing.
Desirable
- Experience in Oral Surgery, advanced restorative dentistry and orthodontics.
- Hospital experience or previous experience of cancer patients is preferred but not essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Must have experience in all clinical aspects of Dental Nursing.
Desirable
- Experience in Oral Surgery, advanced restorative dentistry and orthodontics.
- Hospital experience or previous experience of cancer patients is preferred but not essential.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
