Band 5 Specialist Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Nurse

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust is seeking a Band 5 Specialist Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Nurse to assist in providing care across multiple sites in Barnet. The role requires significant experience in dental nursing and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. You will engage with patients of all ages and assist in complex dental procedures. Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant post-graduate experience as a dental nurse or surgery assistant.
• Competency in working independently and managing clinics.
• Registered with the GDC and involvement in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assistance for various dental procedures.
• Assist in the smooth running of the maxillofacial department.
• Attend theater sessions to gain knowledge for patient care.

Skills

Ability to assist in maxillofacial procedures

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to manage clinics independently

Education

National Dental Nurse Certificate Qualification

GCSE in English and 1 other subject

Job description

Band 5 Specialist Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Nurse

The post holder will provide a caring / professional and specialised assistance and support for the maxillofacial, orthodontic, restorative and prosthetics clinicians and post graduate students.Provide pre/post-operative specialised advice to patients including hygiene instructions.Assist in the smooth running of the department and provide professional care and specialised knowledge for a wide range of patients including children, adults, special needs, trauma and oncology patients.Assist Consultants, Registrars and Clinicians with a variety of specialised procedures, including emergency treatments, trauma, skin biopsies, oral surgery, restorative and reconstructive treatments. This will involve preparation of specialised/expensive equipment and materials.Attend theatre sessions to gain knowledge and experience so they can apply a holistic approach for all patient needs when staffing levels allow.Act and work independently managing clinics effectively and efficiently, and as a valued member of a multi disciplinary team within the trust guidelines.The post holder will need to travel between and work at other trust sites and outreach clinics on a regular basis (this could be at short notice) so will need own transport or use of public transport.

Main duties of the job

The Maxillofacial and Orthodontic department is looking for dynamic, conscientious, hardworking team players to work across 3 of the sites within the Royal Free London NHS sites: Barnet, Chase Farm and Edgware Hospitals.

Staff are rotated on a regular basis. The post holders will be required to assist the Senior Nurses in the management, day to day operational running and organisation of a demanding maxillofacial department.

The candidates must hold the National Dental Nurse Certificate Qualification and be fully registered with the General Dental Council. We are looking for persons that fulfill the personal specification for this post. Ideally you will be hospital trained in both maxillofacial and orthodontics.

The post available is to cover Monday to Friday 30 hours (4 days) rolling day off. 08-30am- 16- 30pm

For a further discussion about this post, please contact: Benny Kadete Senior Maxillofacial Nurse at Chase Farm: on 0208 216 5700 or via email [e-mail] alternately Julie Dunn, Senior Maxillofacial Specialist Nurse Manager on 0208 217 5700 or email [e-mail]

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

• National Certificate for Dental Nursing / NVQ or hospital equivalent / Diploma level.
• GCSE or equivalent in English and 1 other subject
• Registered with the GDC by January 08
• Track record of continuous professional development. i.e. courses and in service training. Courses can include implantology, IV sedation, radiography etc.

Experience

• Significant Post Graduate experience as a dental nurse/surgery assistant in which some demonstrable experience in Oral & Maxillofacial, Orthodontics and Restorative Department.
• While some experience in each of the above subjects is a minimum request the candidate will be expected to become proficient in a full range of maxillofacial, orthodontic and restorative skills during their development though the KSF framework.
• After demonstrable time in this post with in house training and the knowledge gained during surgical and nonsurgical procedures the candidate will be expected to be fully competent and a skilful maxillofacial, orthodontic and restorative nurse working on their own initiative and managing individual clinics.

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.

£35,763 to £43,466 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS