Dental Nurse

Ekhuft; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust is seeking a Dental Nurse to join our Maxillofacial team across sites. You will support Consultants, SpRs, Orthodontic and Dental Therapists, providing chair-side assistance and maintaining infection control standards.

With at least 2 years post-qualification experience and GDC registration, you will contribute to a range of specialist procedures including Restorative, Orthodontic and Maxillofacial care, while ensuring patient care and team

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental nurse for a minimum of 2 years post qualification.
• Current Registration with the GDC
• Practical experience across a range of specialist procedures appropriate to the department – Restorative/Orthodontic/Maxillofacial

Responsibilities

• To receive and prepare patients who need to undergo minor oral surgery/orthodontic/restorative procedures.
• Assist the clinician throughout treatment and supervise the patient until they are fit to leave.
• Provide Specialist chair side assistance within the department and Reception
• Providing assistance throughout treatment.
• Mixing and preparing of materials, dressings and equipment.
• Care of equipment and reporting issues
• To undertake general duties associated with the day to day running of the Maxillofacial unit.
• Ensuring that GDC guidelines on cross infection are conformed to.
• To assist the clinicians in the Delivery of Care to patients, which will include:
• Preparation of clinical area prior to start of each session.
• Receiving and preparing patients for treatment.
• Observing condition of the patient throughout treatment.
• To help maintain a clean and tidy environment at all times.
• Respect every member of the team.

Skills

Dental nurse experience

GDC registration

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NEBDN Qualification in Dental Nursing or NVQ Level 3

Job description

We are a multidisciplinary team within the Maxillofacial Department, covering East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust sites. Providing special care and Dental Nursing support to various grades of clinical team members – including Consultants, SpR’s, Associate Specialists, Orthodontic and Dental Therapists and Dental Core Trainees

We have a team of 30 Dental Nurse who work across our East Kent Hospitals sites. Many are skilled in Radiography, Oral Health Education and taking of impressions.

Main duties of the job

Role specific duties

To receive and prepare patients who need to undergo minor oral surgery/orthodontic/restorative procedures. To assist the clinician throughout such treatment, to assist in the supervision of the patient until they are fit to leave the department. To ensure dental surgery duties for the maxillofacial unit are under taken in an efficient and professional manner.

Provide Specialist chair side assistance within the department and Reception

• Providing assistance throughout treatment.
• Mixing and preparing of materials, dressings and equipment.
• Care of equipment and reporting issues
• To undertake general duties associated with the day to day running of the Maxillofacial unit.
• Ensuring that GDC guidelines on cross infection are conformed to.
• To assist the clinicians in the Delivery of Care to patients, which will include:
• Preparation of clinical area prior to start of each session.
• Receiving and preparing patients for treatment.
• Observing condition of the patient throughout treatment.
• To help maintain a clean and tidy environment at all times.
• Respect every member of the team.

The post holder will ensure compliance with the Trust’s risk management policies and procedures, these describe the Trust’s commitment to risk management, the recognition that our aim is to protect patients, staff and visitors from harm, and stress that all have a responsibility to minimise rise

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

• Previous experience as a Dental nurse for a minimum of 2 years post qualification
• Current Registration with the GDC
• Practical experience across a range of specialist procedures appropriate to the department – Restorative/Orthodontic/Maxillofacial

Clinical skills and experience

• NEBDN Qualification in Dental Nursing or equivalent or NVQ level 3 – Dental Nurse/Oral Healthcare
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• It would be advantageous for the Dental Nurse to hold the following: Certificate in oral Hygiene Certificate in Orthodontics Certificate in Radiology Certificate in Impression taking

Governance

• Awareness of the GDC standards
• To be aware of and adhere to the Trusts Vision, Mission and Values.

Personal/professional attributes

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• To attend training and education courses where needs are identified – to maintain skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• A theoretical and practical knowledge of minor oral surgery and Orthodontic procedures.

There are lots of great opportunities at East Kent Hospitals, where staff are caring and put patients first, innovation flourishes and you can develop your career. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a local Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work,
there’s never been a better time to join us. To find out more about east Kent visit our website . The Trust fully supports the SAS Doctors Charter and is committed to their development through its CPD Framework.

We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, parking available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport.

The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.

The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.

Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.

Applicants for eligible roles requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria.

We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.