Registered Dental Nurse

Job summary

1. To maintain a high standard of chair-side care in keeping with current Hospital Policies and Procedures.

2. To maintain a good public image, both caring and professional.

3. To create good staff/patient relationships.

4. To liaise with other members of the team to maintain the quality service provided by the Department.

Main duties of the job

1. Organise and run clinics under direction of departmental sister.

2. Assist surgeons with all minor surgery and any other procedures which may be carried out.

3. Receive and prepare patients for treatment.

4. Relay relevant information to surgeon/patient in a clear and precise manner.

5. Accurately record all relative information regarding the patient and treatment given and advice on follow-up appointment(s).

6. Supervise patient following treatment and impart any information from the surgeon regarding after care of mouth.

7. Ensure that all materials required are available.

8. It is the responsibility of all staff to recognise their role in maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff to minimise the risk of avoidable Healthcare Associated Infection. Employees are responsible for ensuring that they are fully aware of the Trust's Infection Prevention and Control policies and the post holder will undertake infection control training on an annual basis. All staff will be competent in ANTT and practise against these standards.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.