Job summary
King's College NHS Foundation Trust
Queen Mary's Hospital - Sidcup
Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry and Oral Medicine
Two part time Dental Nurse 22.5 hours a week
Band 4
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 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 or NVQ Level 3 and should preferably have experience of nursing oral surgery, orthodontic and restorative patients. Registration with the GDC is mandatory. It would be an advantage if candidates held the Certificate of Radiology or IV sedation.
For more information regarding this position please contact
Sharon Taylor, Dental Nurse Manager, on 0203 960 5506.
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Nursing Assistance? Actively provide a high level of chairside assistance within the department across a full range of dental and surgical treatments and procedures. ? Where appropriate, assisting with patients receiving treatment under IV sedation. Providing pre and post-operative care? Receive and act upon instructions from dental surgeons regarding the treatment of patientsand report any change in their condition. Reassure and inform patients regarding future treatment and appointments.? Assist with any problems presented by the patient or their relatives, the dentist or othernursing staff. Being aware of language and cultural difficulties and dealing with these in a sensitive and appropriate manner. ? Provide dental nursing care for patients with special needs, vulnerable children, and the elderly, mentally and physically disabled patients, patients suffering terminal illness,infectious risk, medically compromised, anxious/ phobic patients and people with challenging behaviour.
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
Provide a high level of dental nursing care for all patients.
- This will include patients with special needs, vulnerable children, and the elderly, mentally and physically disabled patients,patients suffering terminal illness, infectious risk, medically compromised, anxious / phobic patients and people with challenging behaviour.
- Deliver a high standard of chairside assistance across the whole range of dental specialities,supporting all grades of clinicians. These specialities will include Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry and Oral Medicine.
- Assist in the day to day running of the department.
- Assist in maintaining a high level of cross infection control.
- Cover sickness and absence on all departments as and when necessary. MANAGEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT Work under the supervision and direction of the Senior Dental Nurse to ensure the smoothoperational running of the department. Act up in the absence of the Senior Dental Nurse ensuring that dental nurse services aremaintained. This will include checking and maintaining stock, drugs & equipment levels,supervising trainee dental nurses, induction of new dental nurse staff, ensuring that policiesfor Health & Safety, Fire and Cross Infection are adhered to and reporting any deficiencies orproblems in the department. Ensure that all dental nurses maintain professional standards at all times. Take appropriateaction where standards are not consistently being met. Assist with the planned induction and integration of new nurses. Contribute to theinduction and integration of other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Dispense drugs to the operator to give to the patient. Undertake general cleaning duties including work surfaces and equipment to ensure a highstandard of cleanliness is maintained. Prepare and submit clerical work as requested by the Nursing Manager and Head of Department. Maintain professional standards for the correct wear of uniform. Assist with the implementation and integration of new initiatives into the department. Report to the Nursing Manager where services or standards can be improved or wherepolicies and procedures are not being implemented or adhered to. Initiate and participate in departmental, nursing and other meetings on a regular basis. Attend departmental and nurses meetings/audits to discuss aspects of the Service and to consider improvements. Any other duties consistent with the grade. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Assist with the provision of training for junior clinical and nursing staff in the areas of crossinfection control, maintenance of equipment and instruments and patient care. Keep abreast with contemporary developments within dentistry and update his/herknowledge in the light of changes. Maintain statutory training records including, Basic Life Support, Fire, Manual Handling,Health & Safety and Safeguarding. Maintain up to date and accurate records of all CPD training. Annually submits a CPD declaration to the General Dental Council Annually renews registration with the GDC and provides a copy of the certificate on request. Undertake personal development tasks as directed by the Nursing Manager. In liaison with the Nursing Manager, participate in appropriate initiatives/trainingprogrammes held on the department and Dental Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a high level of dental nursing care for all patients.
- This will include patients with special needs, vulnerable children, and the elderly, mentally and physically disabled patients,patients suffering terminal illness, infectious risk, medically compromised, anxious / phobic patients and people with challenging behaviour.
- Deliver a high standard of chairside assistance across the whole range of dental specialities,supporting all grades of clinicians. These specialities will include Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry and Oral Medicine.
- Assist in the day to day running of the department.
- Assist in maintaining a high level of cross infection control.
- Cover sickness and absence on all departments as and when necessary. MANAGEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT Work under the supervision and direction of the Senior Dental Nurse to ensure the smoothoperational running of the department. Act up in the absence of the Senior Dental Nurse ensuring that dental nurse services aremaintained. This will include checking and maintaining stock, drugs & equipment levels,supervising trainee dental nurses, induction of new dental nurse staff, ensuring that policiesfor Health & Safety, Fire and Cross Infection are adhered to and reporting any deficiencies orproblems in the department. Ensure that all dental nurses maintain professional standards at all times. Take appropriateaction where standards are not consistently being met. Assist with the planned induction and integration of new nurses. Contribute to theinduction and integration of other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Dispense drugs to the operator to give to the patient. Undertake general cleaning duties including work surfaces and equipment to ensure a highstandard of cleanliness is maintained. Prepare and submit clerical work as requested by the Nursing Manager and Head of Department. Maintain professional standards for the correct wear of uniform. Assist with the implementation and integration of new initiatives into the department. Report to the Nursing Manager where services or standards can be improved or wherepolicies and procedures are not being implemented or adhered to. Initiate and participate in departmental, nursing and other meetings on a regular basis. Attend departmental and nurses meetings/audits to discuss aspects of the Service and to consider improvements. Any other duties consistent with the grade. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Assist with the provision of training for junior clinical and nursing staff in the areas of crossinfection control, maintenance of equipment and instruments and patient care. Keep abreast with contemporary developments within dentistry and update his/herknowledge in the light of changes. Maintain statutory training records including, Basic Life Support, Fire, Manual Handling,Health & Safety and Safeguarding. Maintain up to date and accurate records of all CPD training. Annually submits a CPD declaration to the General Dental Council Annually renews registration with the GDC and provides a copy of the certificate on request. Undertake personal development tasks as directed by the Nursing Manager. In liaison with the Nursing Manager, participate in appropriate initiatives/trainingprogrammes held on the department and Dental Hospital.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Dental Nurse qualification recognised by the General Dental Council and registered with the GDC
Desirable
- Previous experience in Hospital
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Dental Nurse qualification recognised by the General Dental Council and registered with the GDC
Desirable
- Previous experience in Hospital
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
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).
