Dental Nurse

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Dental Nurse to join their Outpatient team. The ideal candidate should be a qualified dental nurse with a strong passion for delivering safe and high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include supporting the Maxillofacial team and assisting in the maintenance of a clean theatre environment. The role offers a supportive work environment committed to staff development and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive hospital and community health services

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Qualified dental nurse with experience in theatres or dental practice.
• Passion for delivering safe and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Accountable to the Outpatient Charge Nurse and Team Leader.
• Support assessments and monitoring of clinical competencies.
• Assist in dental clinics, audit days, clinic cancellations.
• Provide support during surgeries and maintain a clean theatre environment.
• Participate in the development of self and others.

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Dental Nurse to join our Outpatient team at Homerton. This role would suit a qualified dental nurse with previous experience in either theatres or a dental practice setting, who is passionate about delivering safe and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Managerially accountable to the Outpatient Charge Nurse and line-managed by the Team Leader.
• Professionally linked to the Maxillofacial (Max Fax) team, including supporting the assessment and monitoring of clinical competencies.
• In addition to supporting the Max Fax/dental clinics, assist the wider Outpatient team during audit days, clinic cancellations, and other service needs.
• Provide chair/trolley side and first support assistance to the respective consultants in Maxillofacial/Oral/Theatres and their teams.
• Assist and maintain high quality efficient and effective care of post-operative patients.
• Work as part of a team to maintain a clean and safe theatre environment for patients and staff.
• Participate in the development of self and others.

About Homerton

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.