Job summary
King's College NHS Foundation Trust
Queen Mary's Hospital - Sidcup
Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry and Oral Medicine
Full time Specialist Dental Nurse 37.5 hours a week
Band 5
The Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry and Oral Medicine, based at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, Kent, is offering an exciting opportunity for one full time Qualified Specialist Dental Nurse to join its busy nursing team.
You must be able to prepare, organise and maintain highest standards of nursing care in the clinical environment for Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry and Oral Medicine in collaboration with the clinical teams.
Candidates must hold a Certificate in Dental Nursing Level 3 and I.V Sedation. They preferably should have experience of nursing oral surgery, orthodontic and restorative patients. Registration with the GDC is Essential.
For more information regarding this position please contact
Sharon Badman, Nursing Manager, on 0203 960 5506.To support in the management of sedation sessions and consultant based clinics at The Gillies Unit, Queen Mary's Hospital.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a high level of dental nursing care for all patients; including anxious patients. Explain dental procedures/treatment to patients.
- Act as a second appropriately trained person to monitor the clinical condition of the patient throughout and after treatment under conscious IV and inhalation sedation.
To contribute to health and safety and infection prevention and lead by example when working with trainee members of staff.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Dental Nursing Duties
- Carrying out clinical duties in all areas.
- Preparing dental instruments, materials and equipment for each clinical session
- Receiving and preparing patients for treatment in the clinic under the direction of the clinician.
- Assisting dental staff in the full range of dental treatment and procedures, ensuring that relevant information about the patient, including any change in his/her condition, is reported to the dentist.
- Follow the LOCCIP guidelines and checks.
- Where appropriate, assisting with patients receiving treatment under relative analgesia, inhalation sedation or IV sedation. Providing pre and postoperative care.
- Being responsible for the needs of the qualified dental nurses and agency staff working in your base dental clinic. Teaching, training supervising and assisting them with any issues they are unsure about.
- Re-assuring and informing the patient about further treatment and assist with arranging appointments.
- Working with undergraduate dental students working in the clinics.
- Supervising student dental nurses on their placement in our clinics.
- To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas of the Department and other associated clinical areas within the Trust.
- Adhering to the departments Infection Control Policy and Blood Borne Virus policy when treating all patients.
- Management of clinical waste, dealing appropriately and safely with hazardous or toxic waste materials.
- Being aware of language and cultural difficulties and dealing with these in a sensitive and appropriate manner.
- In the absence of a dentist reporting any problems or deficiencies to senior dental nurse.
- Carry out pre-operative procedures prior to treatment under conscious sedation.
- To ensure the smooth running of the sedation clinics.
- To ensure that any incidents or occurrences are reported appropriately.
- To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all staff within the oral surgery department.
- Checking patients' fitness for discharge after sedation and providing post-operative information verbally and in writing.
- Dealing with complaints in the appropriate manner and trying to prevent them from occurring in the first instant.
- Assisting the Dental Nurse Manager
- Assisting with the weekly dental nurse rota as and when required.
- Advising new staff of the infection control policy and which precautions to take.
- Being aware of current trends and changes in Health and Safety. Ensuring clinics adhere to the regulations and follow guidelines.
- Any other duties at the discretion of line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Dental Nursing Duties
- Carrying out clinical duties in all areas.
- Preparing dental instruments, materials and equipment for each clinical session
- Receiving and preparing patients for treatment in the clinic under the direction of the clinician.
- Assisting dental staff in the full range of dental treatment and procedures, ensuring that relevant information about the patient, including any change in his/her condition, is reported to the dentist.
- Follow the LOCCIP guidelines and checks.
- Where appropriate, assisting with patients receiving treatment under relative analgesia, inhalation sedation or IV sedation. Providing pre and postoperative care.
- Being responsible for the needs of the qualified dental nurses and agency staff working in your base dental clinic. Teaching, training supervising and assisting them with any issues they are unsure about.
- Re-assuring and informing the patient about further treatment and assist with arranging appointments.
- Working with undergraduate dental students working in the clinics.
- Supervising student dental nurses on their placement in our clinics.
- To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas of the Department and other associated clinical areas within the Trust.
- Adhering to the departments Infection Control Policy and Blood Borne Virus policy when treating all patients.
- Management of clinical waste, dealing appropriately and safely with hazardous or toxic waste materials.
- Being aware of language and cultural difficulties and dealing with these in a sensitive and appropriate manner.
- In the absence of a dentist reporting any problems or deficiencies to senior dental nurse.
- Carry out pre-operative procedures prior to treatment under conscious sedation.
- To ensure the smooth running of the sedation clinics.
- To ensure that any incidents or occurrences are reported appropriately.
- To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all staff within the oral surgery department.
- Checking patients' fitness for discharge after sedation and providing post-operative information verbally and in writing.
- Dealing with complaints in the appropriate manner and trying to prevent them from occurring in the first instant.
- Assisting the Dental Nurse Manager
- Assisting with the weekly dental nurse rota as and when required.
- Advising new staff of the infection control policy and which precautions to take.
- Being aware of current trends and changes in Health and Safety. Ensuring clinics adhere to the regulations and follow guidelines.
- Any other duties at the discretion of line manager.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- National Qualification or Level 3
- GDC Registered
- Sedation Qualification
- One years experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in Hospital
- Additional Qualifications
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- National Qualification or Level 3
- GDC Registered
- Sedation Qualification
- One years experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in Hospital
- Additional Qualifications
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
