Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Dental Nurse to join our team in our Orthodontics/ Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery Department which is based at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport and Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny.
You will be required to assist in the delivery of appropriate healthcare within the Maxillofacial Theatre and oral surgery and orthodontic clinical areas.
You will act independently within clearly defined occupational policies and procedures, referring to the Manager when required.
Main duties of the job
To assist in developing an environment which supports the value of care for patients in theatre and clinic settings, ensuring an effective and efficient service is provided.
To be committed to ensuring quality of care is delivered whilst assisting the surgeon in general anaesthetic theatre.
To liaise and communicate with members of the multi disciplinary team in the assisting, planning and delivery of patient care.
To be responsible for booking of clinics and appointments.
To be aware of and demonstrate practice based on current advances in dental nursing.
To participate in monitoring of theatre and clinic standards.
To remove facial sutures without supervision on the direction of the clinician/Registered General Nurse.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the General Dental Council
- National Certificate and/or Hospital Certificate for Dental Nursing
- Knowledge of a range of dental procedures; acquired through NVQ Level 3 or equivalent training plus experience to diploma level or equivalent
- Understanding the diverse patient needs
- Awareness of Health & Safety at work
Desirable
- Experience of special needs patients
- Understanding of ordering systems
- Ability to assist with Orthodontic/Oral surgery procedures
- Ability to assist with all prosthetic and conservation treatments.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence based record of delivering high quality care
Desirable
- Hospital / orthodontic/ oral surgery experience. Although previous experience of the speciality would be an advantage, the department offers a comprehensive induction programme for newly qualified dental nurses
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Understanding the diverse patient needs
Desirable
- IT skills
- Impression taking course
- Experience of special needs patients
- Understanding of ordering systems
- Ability to assist with Orthodontic/ Oral surgery procedures
- Ability to assist with all Prosthetic, & Conservation treatments
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Childrens Barred List check (delete as appropriate)
- Willing to develop and take on new roles
- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team
- Integrity
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the General Dental Council
- National Certificate and/or Hospital Certificate for Dental Nursing
- Knowledge of a range of dental procedures; acquired through NVQ Level 3 or equivalent training plus experience to diploma level or equivalent
- Understanding the diverse patient needs
- Awareness of Health & Safety at work
Desirable
- Experience of special needs patients
- Understanding of ordering systems
- Ability to assist with Orthodontic/Oral surgery procedures
- Ability to assist with all prosthetic and conservation treatments.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence based record of delivering high quality care
Desirable
- Hospital / orthodontic/ oral surgery experience. Although previous experience of the speciality would be an advantage, the department offers a comprehensive induction programme for newly qualified dental nurses
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Understanding the diverse patient needs
Desirable
- IT skills
- Impression taking course
- Experience of special needs patients
- Understanding of ordering systems
- Ability to assist with Orthodontic/ Oral surgery procedures
- Ability to assist with all Prosthetic, & Conservation treatments
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Childrens Barred List check (delete as appropriate)
- Willing to develop and take on new roles
- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team
- Integrity
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
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).
