Job summary
This is a Fixed term post for 12 months.
Band 5 Registered Dental Nurse
We are looking for an enthusiastic hardworking person to join the Oral Maxillofacial Outpatient team.
You must be an experienced registered dental nurse with at significant experience in looking after patients requiring Oral maxillofacial treatments in an outpatient environment. This role is for someone who is looking for career progression and feels ready to take on a role of a Band 5.
The successful candidate will be required to work independently undertaking radiographs for both the Oral Maxillofacial department, ENT & ED . Supporting the Conscious sedation clinics and patients requiring treatments under Local anaesthetic, GA & LA/ sedation.
Supporting Junior colleagues and mentoring of new staff / Oxford Brookes students.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to be registered with The General Dental Council. To help provide/co-ordinate the specialists nursing care of patients and contribute to the continuing development of nursing within the Oral Maxillofacial Department. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be involved in the efficient running of Oral Surgery Outpatients clinics, and Day Surgery lists within the Department
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service We will put our patients first
Teamwork We will work together
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
1) To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation and record data according to Departmental policy.
2) To ensure knowledge of and compliance with the policies and plans for Fire, Major Incident, Control of Infection and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
3) To report to the Sister/Charge Nurse, Senior Nurse or Directorate Manager, any undue occurrence that may be either witnessed or reported.
4) To be an effective practitioner with the ability to develop clinical expertise in the care of patients in the outpatient setting and to ensure that due attention is paid to the needs of relatives and friends of patients in the Department.
Please see full Job description and personal specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1) To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation and record data according to Departmental policy.
2) To ensure knowledge of and compliance with the policies and plans for Fire, Major Incident, Control of Infection and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
3) To report to the Sister/Charge Nurse, Senior Nurse or Directorate Manager, any undue occurrence that may be either witnessed or reported.
4) To be an effective practitioner with the ability to develop clinical expertise in the care of patients in the outpatient setting and to ensure that due attention is paid to the needs of relatives and friends of patients in the Department.
Please see full Job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Current GDC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience Oral Surgery Procedures
- Saad Conscious Sedation
- Dental Radiography
- Experience of working in a Hospital environment
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to maintain effective communication with patients, carers and colleagues
- Ability to develop effective relationships with patients and all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Ability to manage time effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Current GDC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience Oral Surgery Procedures
- Saad Conscious Sedation
- Dental Radiography
- Experience of working in a Hospital environment
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to maintain effective communication with patients, carers and colleagues
- Ability to develop effective relationships with patients and all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Ability to manage time effectively
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).
