Job summary
The post-holder will be part of a team, working in a Private Orthodontics Clinic at Bedford Hospital, as required, providing high quality patient care exclusively in the Orthodontic Private Clinic.
Applicants can either be qualified Dental nurse or a qualified Orthodontic nurse.
The post holder must have good communication skills, be enthusiastic, have good dental nursing skills
The Private Orthodontic Clinic runs on Thursday and Friday evenings only (and so it is feasible to work with our clinic if you have a daytime nursing commitment);
The commitment to evening nursing sessions is very flexible - you can offer as many or few sessions as suits your timetable.
Main duties of the job
- To provide clinical knowledge, skills and assistance in the private orthodontic clinic
- To provide information to patients and relatives in a sensitive manner
- To acknowledge clinical limitations, seek advice appropriately and act in a professional manner in accordance with the relevant guidelines.
- To ensure GDC guidelines are followed
- To be aware of emergency and resuscitation procedures and comply with mandatory training on an annual basis as per the policy.
- Ensure that practice is evidence based
- Ensure that all local and Trust wide policies and guidelines are complied with at all times.
- Ensure that clinical and non-clinical risks and complaints are identified, assessed and appropriately reported and acted on.
- To ensure correct policies and procedures are followed in relation to decontamination and SSD of equipment.
- To assist in the development of a culture which promotes and supports Clinical Governance within the Trust.
- To act as a role model at all times.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be part of a team, working in a Private Orthodontics Clinic at Bedford Hospital, as required, providing high quality patient care exclusively in the Orthodontic Private Clinic within Bedford Hospital.
The post holder must have good communication skills, be enthusiastic, with good dental nursing skills
The Private Orthodontic Clinic runs on Thursday and Friday evenings only (and so it is feasible to work with our clinic if you have a daytime nursing commitment);
The commitment to evening nursing sessions is very flexible you can offer as many or few sessions as suits your timetable.
Main Responsibilities:
- To provide clinical knowledge, skills and assistance in the private orthodontic clinic - as a Registered Dental Nurse, to provide clinical support to an Orthodontist and an Orthodontic Therapist(Previous Orthodontic Nursing experience is not essential)
- To provide information to patients and relatives in a sensitive manner
- To acknowledge clinical limitations, seek advice appropriately and act in a professional manner in accordance with the relevant guidelines.
- To ensure GDC guidelines are followed
- To be aware of emergency and resuscitation procedures and comply with mandatory training on an annual basis as per the policy.
- Ensure that practice is evidence based.
- Ensure that all local and Trust wide policies and guidelines are complied with at all times.
- Ensure that clinical and non-clinical risks and complaints are identified, assessed and appropriately reported and acted on.
- To ensure correct policies and procedures are followed in relation to decontamination and SSD of equipment.
- To assist in the development of a culture which promotes and supports Clinical Governance within the Trust.
- To act as a role model at all time
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be part of a team, working in a Private Orthodontics Clinic at Bedford Hospital, as required, providing high quality patient care exclusively in the Orthodontic Private Clinic within Bedford Hospital.
The post holder must have good communication skills, be enthusiastic, with good dental nursing skills
The Private Orthodontic Clinic runs on Thursday and Friday evenings only (and so it is feasible to work with our clinic if you have a daytime nursing commitment);
The commitment to evening nursing sessions is very flexible you can offer as many or few sessions as suits your timetable.
Main Responsibilities:
- To provide clinical knowledge, skills and assistance in the private orthodontic clinic - as a Registered Dental Nurse, to provide clinical support to an Orthodontist and an Orthodontic Therapist(Previous Orthodontic Nursing experience is not essential)
- To provide information to patients and relatives in a sensitive manner
- To acknowledge clinical limitations, seek advice appropriately and act in a professional manner in accordance with the relevant guidelines.
- To ensure GDC guidelines are followed
- To be aware of emergency and resuscitation procedures and comply with mandatory training on an annual basis as per the policy.
- Ensure that practice is evidence based.
- Ensure that all local and Trust wide policies and guidelines are complied with at all times.
- Ensure that clinical and non-clinical risks and complaints are identified, assessed and appropriately reported and acted on.
- To ensure correct policies and procedures are followed in relation to decontamination and SSD of equipment.
- To assist in the development of a culture which promotes and supports Clinical Governance within the Trust.
- To act as a role model at all time
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Previous Orthodontic Nursing Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Dental Nurse qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- regular CPD can be evidenced
Personal skills
Essential
- Good Communication skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Previous Orthodontic Nursing Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Dental Nurse qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- regular CPD can be evidenced
Personal skills
Essential
- Good Communication skills
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).
