Dental Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Benefits and discounts

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a registered dental nurse to work across Maxillofacial and Orthodontic services in outpatient clinics. The role supports senior dental nurses and provides care in a busy setting; full-time or part-time hours are considered.

Applicants must have GDC registration and the NEBDN certificate (or Level 3 NVQ in Dental Nursing) and some surgical or orthodontic experience. Training and NHS benefits are included.

Qualifications

• GDC registration is required.
• NEBDN certificate or Level 3 NVQ in Dental Nursing.
• Some surgical or orthodontic experience expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing care to maxillofacial, oral surgery, orthodontic and trauma patients.
• Assist on specialist orthodontic and maxillofacial clinics, supporting senior dental nurses.
• Nurse new and review clinic patients, and advise them after procedures and before discharge.
• Care for and supervise patients with medical conditions and physical needs.
• Prepare clinical areas and daily lists, and keep stock topped up.
• Send surgical and orthodontic instruments for decontamination under local sterilisation procedures.
• Maintain and clean clinical equipment in line with the infection control policy.
• Store and administer medicines safely in line with trust policy.
• Report and record incidents and complaints.
• Check that clinic notes are available with all relevant documentation.
• Work as an active member of the departmental team and liaise with other staff and disciplines.
• Keep knowledge and skills up to date through professional development and required training.

Skills

Good communication skills

Computer skills

Knowledge of fixed and removable Orth?

Education

Certificate in Dental Nursing (NEBDN) or Level 3 NVQ in Dental Nursing

Job description

The Maxillofacial and Orthodontic department at Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a registered dental nurse to work across both sites. The post provides specialist nursing care to patients in outpatient clinics, including oral surgery and trauma cases referred from A&E, and supports senior dental nurses. Full‑time or part‑time hours are considered, in a busy outpatient setting. Applicants need GDC registration, the NEBDN certificate and some surgical or orthodontic experience.

What the job involves

• Provide specialist nursing care to maxillofacial, oral surgery, orthodontic and trauma patients
• Assist on specialist orthodontic and maxillofacial clinics, supporting senior dental nurses
• Nurse new and review clinic patients, and advise them after procedures and before discharge
• Care for and supervise patients with medical conditions and physical needs
• Prepare clinical areas and daily lists, and keep stock topped up
• Send surgical and orthodontic instruments for decontamination under local sterilisation procedures
• Maintain and clean clinical equipment in line with the infection control policy
• Store and administer medicines safely in line with trust policy
• Report and record incidents and complaints
• Check that clinic notes are available with all relevant documentation
• Work as an active member of the departmental team and liaise with other staff and disciplines
• Keep knowledge and skills up to date through professional development and required training

What’s required

Qualifications

• Certificate in Dental Nursing (NEBDN) or Level 3 NVQ in Dental Nursing

Registration & licences

• GDC registration

Experience

• Experience as a dental nurse after gaining the certificate
• Some surgical and/or orthodontic experience

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of fixed and removable orthodontic appliances
• Knowledge of the trust's vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
• Good communication skills
• Computer skills

Nice to have

• Three years' experience as a dental nurse since gaining the certificate

What’s offered

• Full range of NHS benefits and discounts
• Continuous professional development