Dental Nurse

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in London is seeking an experienced Dental Nurse to join their Outpatient team. The role involves supporting clinicians in Maxillofacial services, ensuring high-quality patient care, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. Ideal candidates will have the N.E.B.D.N National Certificate and experience in dental assistance. This position offers an opportunity to work with a passionate team dedicated to patient wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in a range of patient care treatments.
• GDC Registration is essential.
• Ability to treat patients with empathy and respect.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to consultants in Maxillofacial/Oral/Theatres.
• Maintain high quality care of post-operative patients.
• Work as part of a team to maintain a clean theatre environment.

Skills

Dental chairside assistance experience

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Ability to work as part of a team

Flexible and enthusiastic

Education

N.E.B.D.N National Certificate

N.V.Q Level 3 Oral Health

Tools

Electronic patient recording systems

Job description

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.

The post holder will be: Managerially accountable to the Outpatient Charge Nurse and line-managed by the Team Leader, and 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, the successful candidate will also be required to assist the wider Outpatient team during audit days, clinic cancellations, and other service needs.

Main duties of the job

• 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 us

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).

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• N.E.B.D.N National Certificate/ Hospital Proficiency Certificate. N.V.Q Level 3 Oral Health
• Dental chairside assistance experience in a range of patient care treatments
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of own professional code of conduct and guidelines issued by the GDC, ensuring they are always adhered to
• Be flexible and enthusiastic. Be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative. Be approachable and kind.
• GDC Registration
• Evidence of reflective practice, demonstrating the link between theory and practice.
• Be able to treat patients, their families and/or carers with empathy, compassion, dignity, and respect
• Ability to work under instruction, show initiative by prioritising workload and be adaptable
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work within scope of practice and escalate appropriately
• Understanding of Infection Prevention Control within theatres
• Understanding of the Trust values
• Evidence of further professional qualification
• Experience working in an OMFS secondary care environment
• Have experience using electronic patient recording systems and/or scan for safety.
• Have knowledge of the research process and/or have been involved in a research project
• Maintenance of CPD portfolio
• Evidence of CPD
• Understand the role of an audit

Equal Opportunities: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.