Job summary
This role is based within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Department. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to work flexibly to meet service needs, including evenings and weekends, although the current working pattern is Monday to Friday.
The post-holder will deliver direct clinical care to both individual patients and patient groups within their scope of practice. Following an agreed period, they may also take on responsibility for coordinating departmental activities in the absence of the Department Manager.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing supervision and teaching to junior staff, both qualified and unqualified, as well as pre- and post-registration students
- Ensuring the smooth and efficient running of clinics, while promoting a positive patient experience within the OMFS department
- Supporting the Department Manager in delivering high-quality, person-centred care that enhances patient independence and overall well-being
This role requires flexibility in working hours, with evening and weekend shifts incorporated into the rota as required.
As a Registered Nurse within the department, you will play a key role in upholding the high standards of care associated with our centre of excellence.
Main duties of the job
- Act as a professional role model, demonstrating leadership and supporting junior staff development
- Provide expert clinical knowledge and collaborate with the Department Manager and nursing team to promote best practice
- Coordinate day-to-day running of OMFS clinics, ensuring efficient service delivery and high-quality patient care
- Prepare clinical areas and remain adaptable to work across departments (e.g. ENT, Cardiology, Main Outpatients), following decontamination policies
- Assist clinicians with sterile procedures, including minor operations, fine needle biopsies, core biopsies, and nasal endoscopy
- Ensure safe handling, storage, and management of hazardous substances (e.g. formalin, liquid nitrogen)
- Maintain awareness of HSSD track and trace systems and effective decontamination processes
- Demonstrate or work towards competency in wound care, including VAC therapy and compression dressings
- Maintain high standards of clinical practice in all nursing procedures
- Take responsibility for safe custody, checking, and administration of medications
- Comply with clinical governance requirements, promoting patient safety, dignity, and continuous improvement
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 available.
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
Job Description & Responsibilities
These positions are based within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Department. While the primary focus will be OMFS, there may be a requirement to support other outpatient areas as service needs dictate.
You will join a multidisciplinary team of qualified dental nurses and clinical support workers who specialise in OMFS procedures and outpatient clinics.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide day-to-day coordination and management of outpatient clinics, ensuring a safe and effective skill mix across all areas, particularly in the absence of the Band 7 Manager.
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Manage daily clinic operations efficiently, ensuring patients receive a high standard of care.
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Develop and maintain excellent knowledge of outpatient clinic processes, as well as general medical and surgical conditions. A special interest in OMFS, or a willingness to develop expertise in this specialty, is desirable.
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Gain proficiency, or maintain competence, in:
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Wound care, including compression and VAC dressings
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ECG recording
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Assisting with minor operations
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Supporting clinicians during minor surgery clinics, including ensuring completion of WHO checklists per Trust policy
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Assist with minor skin surgeries, manage wound care, record procedures accurately, and ensure the safe transportation of specimens to pathology.
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Supervise and support junior staff, ensuring safe and effective clinical practice within the outpatient setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description & Responsibilities
These positions are based within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Department. While the primary focus will be OMFS, there may be a requirement to support other outpatient areas as service needs dictate.
You will join a multidisciplinary team of qualified dental nurses and clinical support workers who specialise in OMFS procedures and outpatient clinics.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Provide day-to-day coordination and management of outpatient clinics, ensuring a safe and effective skill mix across all areas, particularly in the absence of the Band 7 Manager.
-
Manage daily clinic operations efficiently, ensuring patients receive a high standard of care.
-
Develop and maintain excellent knowledge of outpatient clinic processes, as well as general medical and surgical conditions. A special interest in OMFS, or a willingness to develop expertise in this specialty, is desirable.
-
Gain proficiency, or maintain competence, in:
-
Wound care, including compression and VAC dressings
-
ECG recording
-
Assisting with minor operations
-
Supporting clinicians during minor surgery clinics, including ensuring completion of WHO checklists per Trust policy
-
Assist with minor skin surgeries, manage wound care, record procedures accurately, and ensure the safe transportation of specimens to pathology.
-
Supervise and support junior staff, ensuring safe and effective clinical practice within the outpatient setting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in Oral Maxillofacial surgery or Outpatient setting
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years of experience in outpatient setting
Desirable
- Experience in Oral Maxillofacial surgery
Experience
Essential
- Wound care management/Dressing skills
Desirable
- Experience with skin surgery and wound management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in Oral Maxillofacial surgery or Outpatient setting
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years of experience in outpatient setting
Desirable
- Experience in Oral Maxillofacial surgery
Experience
Essential
- Wound care management/Dressing skills
Desirable
- Experience with skin surgery and wound management
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).
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