Job summary
It is essential that the candidate have the motivation and enthusiasm to learn new skills in this specialized environment.
This is an ideal opportunity to develop and expand your knowledge and skills in a highly dynamic setting.
- Interest in Maxillofacial would be desirable.
- Recent hospital experience
- You must demonstrate good communication skills
- You must have good interpersonal skills
- Demonstration of professional development is essential.
We can offer
- Training and support
- Friendly and supportive environment
- Flexible working
Main duties of the job
The Main Duties of the Job that can be included are:
* The Registered Dental Nurse is to work alongside the Registered General Nurses and Healthcare Assistants in providing care for Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Patients within the unit.
* To work alongside the orthodontic consultants and therapists in providing chair side assistance with orthodontic treatment.
* To work alongside the maxillofacial doctors in providing assistance in Minor Oral Surgery.
* To provide high quality imaging in undertaking X-rays for patients as required.
* To assist Consultants as chaperones in Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery Clinics.
* To attend and assist Emergency Trauma Clinics on a rotation basis which includes weekend working.
* To provide high quality care in relation to their registration, following correct policy and guidelines.
* To assist the housekeeper in ensuring stock is well maintained.
* Support Management in achieving require audits and targets.
* Ensuring adequate equipment in place as needed and the uptake of this equipment and liaising with others as necessary.
* Keep up to date with mandatory training and participate in department meetings.
* Regular Appraisals
About us
Hull University Teaching Hospitals is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites, are Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH and Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLaG.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RDN qualification
- NEBN and or an appropriate qualification or equivalent
- Hold one or more of the following post reg qualifications NEBDN certificate in oral health, NEBDN in orthodontic nursing, NEBDN certificate in dental radiography
Desirable
- Fluoride varnish application certificate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- post qualification chairside experience, demonstrating knowledge of dental treatments, procedures and the referral process
Desirable
- Experience with assisting provision of care GA/LA,
- Experience with provision of care for patients undergoing orthodontic treatment
- Experience with assisting provision of care undergoing restorative treatment
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Competent in basic MS office and IT applications
- Ability to deal with patients needs in a caring and sensitive manner
- To be efficient and accurate in record keeping
Desirable
- Enhanced IT skills with the ability to roster and block clinics
Personal circumstances
Essential
- Enthusiasm, drive and commitment
- Ability to maintain good relationships with colleagues within various teams
- Able to travel in order to meet service needs
Desirable
- Ability to diffuse confrontational situations and de-escalation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RDN qualification
- NEBN and or an appropriate qualification or equivalent
- Hold one or more of the following post reg qualifications NEBDN certificate in oral health, NEBDN in orthodontic nursing, NEBDN certificate in dental radiography
Desirable
- Fluoride varnish application certificate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- post qualification chairside experience, demonstrating knowledge of dental treatments, procedures and the referral process
Desirable
- Experience with assisting provision of care GA/LA,
- Experience with provision of care for patients undergoing orthodontic treatment
- Experience with assisting provision of care undergoing restorative treatment
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Competent in basic MS office and IT applications
- Ability to deal with patients needs in a caring and sensitive manner
- To be efficient and accurate in record keeping
Desirable
- Enhanced IT skills with the ability to roster and block clinics
Personal circumstances
Essential
- Enthusiasm, drive and commitment
- Ability to maintain good relationships with colleagues within various teams
- Able to travel in order to meet service needs
Desirable
- Ability to diffuse confrontational situations and de-escalation
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).
