Job summary
The post holder will work as a member of the nursing team under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Dental Nurse in the Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery department.
They will undertake delegated personal care duties for patients / clients and will provide support for Nursing staff in maintaining a stable and safe clinical environment.
They will assist in the running of the outpatient clinics and /or a designated clinic, working with indirect supervision from a Registered Dental Nurse for advice or support.
Please note that this is a part time role for
Main duties of the job
Assist in the direct care of patients under the supervision of a Registered Dental Nurse.
Assist in the running of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery clinics and /or organising a designated clinic working with indirect supervision from a Registered Dental Nurse
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. Due to the government regulations for mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 for NHS employees, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. In order to comply with our duty of care, we require all of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your vaccination status will be a condition of your employment and evidence of vaccination will be obtained during the recruitment process, unless you are medically exempt.
Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities:
- Assist in the direct care of patients under the supervision of a Registered Dental Nurse.
- Assist in the running of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery clinics and /or organising a designated clinic working with indirect supervision from a Registered Dental Nurse
- Courteously receive patients, relatives and visitors onto the ward / clinic area.
- Assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for clinical procedures.
- Act as an advocate for patients, protecting their rights, privacy and dignity.
- Independently provide a high standard of care to patients under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Dental Nurse.
- Once assessed as competent: independently do patient observations like blood pressure measurements, checking of pulse, oxygen saturation and blood glucose measurements.
- Report any change in a patients condition to the supervising nurse or nurse in charge.
- Assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and other staff, as directed by the supervising nurse or nurse in charge.
- Act as a chaperone to patients/clients, and accompany them to other wards or departments maintaining their privacy, dignity and safety at all times.
- Undertake Basic Life Support when required (after training and assessed as competent)
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times, only providing patient information under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Dental Nurse.
- Assist with maintaining the cleanliness of the ward / hospital environment, thus contributing the control of infection.
- Undertake other duties as directed, such as cleaning, storing and checking of equipment and maintaining storage areas in an orderly manner.
- Report incidents, accidents and near misses to the nurse in charge and using the Datix system.
- Demonstrate own duties to new starters.
- Contribute and participate as a positive, constructive member of the team
- Undertake care duties as a Health Care Assistant in other OPD departments; as might occasionally be required due to service demands to ensure effective and safe patient care.
- Keep accurate record or patient care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities:
- Assist in the direct care of patients under the supervision of a Registered Dental Nurse.
- Assist in the running of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery clinics and /or organising a designated clinic working with indirect supervision from a Registered Dental Nurse
- Courteously receive patients, relatives and visitors onto the ward / clinic area.
- Assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for clinical procedures.
- Act as an advocate for patients, protecting their rights, privacy and dignity.
- Independently provide a high standard of care to patients under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Dental Nurse.
- Once assessed as competent: independently do patient observations like blood pressure measurements, checking of pulse, oxygen saturation and blood glucose measurements.
- Report any change in a patients condition to the supervising nurse or nurse in charge.
- Assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and other staff, as directed by the supervising nurse or nurse in charge.
- Act as a chaperone to patients/clients, and accompany them to other wards or departments maintaining their privacy, dignity and safety at all times.
- Undertake Basic Life Support when required (after training and assessed as competent)
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times, only providing patient information under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Dental Nurse.
- Assist with maintaining the cleanliness of the ward / hospital environment, thus contributing the control of infection.
- Undertake other duties as directed, such as cleaning, storing and checking of equipment and maintaining storage areas in an orderly manner.
- Report incidents, accidents and near misses to the nurse in charge and using the Datix system.
- Demonstrate own duties to new starters.
- Contribute and participate as a positive, constructive member of the team
- Undertake care duties as a Health Care Assistant in other OPD departments; as might occasionally be required due to service demands to ensure effective and safe patient care.
- Keep accurate record or patient care
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- Customer care training
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to plan, prioritise & manage an allocated workload
- Able to communicate clearly and understandably with different groups of people
- IT Literate
- Strong interpersonal and customer skills
- Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team or alone
- Ability to work under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Relevant life skills experience
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant
- Outpatient experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Confident as will act as a link nurse.
- Pleasant and kind manner
- Attention to detail
- A 'can do 'attitude.
- Ability to be adaptable to meet the changing requirement s and needs of the service
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- Customer care training
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to plan, prioritise & manage an allocated workload
- Able to communicate clearly and understandably with different groups of people
- IT Literate
- Strong interpersonal and customer skills
- Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team or alone
- Ability to work under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Relevant life skills experience
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant
- Outpatient experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Confident as will act as a link nurse.
- Pleasant and kind manner
- Attention to detail
- A 'can do 'attitude.
- Ability to be adaptable to meet the changing requirement s and needs of the service
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.
