Job summary
Full time permanent Dental Nurses needed and also looking for Dental Nurses to join our Bank for adhoc shifts.
You will be working in this very busy department providing specialised Orthodontic, Paediatric and Restorative dental care for children and adults.
We require a qualified, enthusiastic, experienced dental nurse with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who is able to work within a team . Previous orthodontic experience is desirable but not essential. The department is open Monday to Friday and the successful candidate would need to be available to work these days.
We are also looking to recruit bank nurses to work within the department, and to work with our adult services colleagues in the Oral and Maxillo Facial Department at the Royal Sussex County hospital, if this is what you would be interested in please make this clear within your supporting statement on the application form.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Teresa Reed, Senior Dental Nurse by emailing Teresa.reed@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be expected to assist the restorative, paediatric dental and orthodontic team in delivering a high quality service.
- This will include preparing and assisting in the clinics, as well as giving pre and post-operative instructions and carrying out clinical tasks such as taking dental impressions when required.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical - Out patient
- To review all clinic lists/case-notes prior to the start of each outpatient clinic to identify the nature of each appointment and make all necessary preparation to ensure each clinic is delivered professionally and efficiently
- To prepare the clinical environment for patient care, ensuring that all equipment in the clinic rooms is functioning correctly, that the rooms are fully stocked, and that all necessary case-notes patient records and appliances are available
- To escort patients and parents/guardians/carers from the waiting area to the clinical rooms and welcome them into the clinical environment in a courteous and helpful manner, giving appropriate additional assistance to patients and parents/guardians/carers with disabilities.
- To assist the clinician chairside during dental treatment. This includes orthodontic and dental treatment, new patient clinics, joint/ multidisciplinary clinics and dental surgical procedures involving local anaesthesia and sedation.
- To identify patients dental nursing needs during treatment and provide appropriate care, including effective communication in challenging situations such as treatment of anxious patients and parents, or patients with dental or needle phobias
- To provide dental nursing care for paediatric dental patients who have experienced dental trauma, or have complex medical history, and or behavioural special needs
- To assist the clinicians by providing chair-side assistance during examination and treatment of patients, anticipating the clinicians needs and meeting these, thereby providing a high quality service with optimal efficiency
- To perform cross-infection control procedures, in accordance with the Trusts Cross Infection Policies.
- To dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste appropriately, in accordance with Trust Waste Disposal policy.
- To prepare all impressions and appliances for transfer to our in house orthodontic laboratory. Ensuring the laboratory prescription forms are completed and signed by the clinician and ensure that these are delivered to the laboratory.
- To complete patient documentation and records as appropriate.
- To ensure that the clinic rooms are cleared appropriately at the end of the clinic, returning notes to the administration team, transferring laboratory work to the laboratory, and restocking the clinic as necessary.
- To maintain good communication and liaison with clinical, nursing, office and laboratory staff to ensure that clinics are conducted effectively and efficiently.
- To assist in management of Medical Emergencies in accordance with good practice and Trust mandatory training.
- To assist with the maintenance of instruments and equipment, in accordance with good practice and national policies.
- To assist in monitoring health and safety at work, reporting hazards to the health and safety of patients and staff in accordance with the Trusts Health and Safety Policy.
Clinical Special Skills
- To develop dental radiographs and complete all necessary records relating to radiographs taken in the department, in compliance with department policies and the Ionising Radiation Regulations.
- To take dental impressions for the fabrication of study models and orthodontic/ dental appliances. If you are not already trained to take dental impressions, you will be expected to gain the relevant training and qualification to take impressions independently.
- To explain specialist orthodontic, paediatric and restorative dentistry procedures to patients and parents/guardians/carers, give post-operative instructions and educate patients in the use and care of their appliances.
- To give oral hygiene instruction and dental health advice to patients and carers.
- Assisting the restorative consultant in managing complex procedures., and sterile surgical procedures under local anaesthesia, including the placement and restoration of dental implants, bone grafting and complex periodontal surgery.
Clinical Theatre (Day Case General Anaesthesia List)
- To review all operating lists/case-notes prior to the start of each list to identify the nature of the procedures and make all necessary preparations, ensuring that all the necessary materials and instruments are transferred safely to Theatre.
- To assist the clinicians by providing dental nursing assistance for all dental procedures undertaken in theatre.
- To pack away all instruments and materials at the end of the list and ensure that these are transferred safely back to the department.
Please see attachedJob Description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical - Out patient
- To review all clinic lists/case-notes prior to the start of each outpatient clinic to identify the nature of each appointment and make all necessary preparation to ensure each clinic is delivered professionally and efficiently
- To prepare the clinical environment for patient care, ensuring that all equipment in the clinic rooms is functioning correctly, that the rooms are fully stocked, and that all necessary case-notes patient records and appliances are available
- To escort patients and parents/guardians/carers from the waiting area to the clinical rooms and welcome them into the clinical environment in a courteous and helpful manner, giving appropriate additional assistance to patients and parents/guardians/carers with disabilities.
- To assist the clinician chairside during dental treatment. This includes orthodontic and dental treatment, new patient clinics, joint/ multidisciplinary clinics and dental surgical procedures involving local anaesthesia and sedation.
- To identify patients dental nursing needs during treatment and provide appropriate care, including effective communication in challenging situations such as treatment of anxious patients and parents, or patients with dental or needle phobias
- To provide dental nursing care for paediatric dental patients who have experienced dental trauma, or have complex medical history, and or behavioural special needs
- To assist the clinicians by providing chair-side assistance during examination and treatment of patients, anticipating the clinicians needs and meeting these, thereby providing a high quality service with optimal efficiency
- To perform cross-infection control procedures, in accordance with the Trusts Cross Infection Policies.
- To dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste appropriately, in accordance with Trust Waste Disposal policy.
- To prepare all impressions and appliances for transfer to our in house orthodontic laboratory. Ensuring the laboratory prescription forms are completed and signed by the clinician and ensure that these are delivered to the laboratory.
- To complete patient documentation and records as appropriate.
- To ensure that the clinic rooms are cleared appropriately at the end of the clinic, returning notes to the administration team, transferring laboratory work to the laboratory, and restocking the clinic as necessary.
- To maintain good communication and liaison with clinical, nursing, office and laboratory staff to ensure that clinics are conducted effectively and efficiently.
- To assist in management of Medical Emergencies in accordance with good practice and Trust mandatory training.
- To assist with the maintenance of instruments and equipment, in accordance with good practice and national policies.
- To assist in monitoring health and safety at work, reporting hazards to the health and safety of patients and staff in accordance with the Trusts Health and Safety Policy.
Clinical Special Skills
- To develop dental radiographs and complete all necessary records relating to radiographs taken in the department, in compliance with department policies and the Ionising Radiation Regulations.
- To take dental impressions for the fabrication of study models and orthodontic/ dental appliances. If you are not already trained to take dental impressions, you will be expected to gain the relevant training and qualification to take impressions independently.
- To explain specialist orthodontic, paediatric and restorative dentistry procedures to patients and parents/guardians/carers, give post-operative instructions and educate patients in the use and care of their appliances.
- To give oral hygiene instruction and dental health advice to patients and carers.
- Assisting the restorative consultant in managing complex procedures., and sterile surgical procedures under local anaesthesia, including the placement and restoration of dental implants, bone grafting and complex periodontal surgery.
Clinical Theatre (Day Case General Anaesthesia List)
- To review all operating lists/case-notes prior to the start of each list to identify the nature of the procedures and make all necessary preparations, ensuring that all the necessary materials and instruments are transferred safely to Theatre.
- To assist the clinicians by providing dental nursing assistance for all dental procedures undertaken in theatre.
- To pack away all instruments and materials at the end of the list and ensure that these are transferred safely back to the department.
Please see attachedJob Description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- National Examining Board Certificate for Dental Nurses or equivalent
- Previous work experience as a Dental Nurse
- General Dental Council Registration
Desirable
- National Examining Board Certificate in Dental Radiography
- A Certificate of Competency in Dental Impression Taking
- Diploma in Specialist Orthodontic Nursing
- Previously worked with children
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- National Examining Board Certificate for Dental Nurses or equivalent
- Previous work experience as a Dental Nurse
- General Dental Council Registration
Desirable
- National Examining Board Certificate in Dental Radiography
- A Certificate of Competency in Dental Impression Taking
- Diploma in Specialist Orthodontic Nursing
- Previously worked with children
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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).
