Dental Nurse

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a GDC registered dental nurse to provide chair-side support during minor oral surgery and general anaesthesia procedures. You will care for patients before, during and after treatment, communicate with clinicians, and contribute to infection prevention and safety standards.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, support patients with complex needs, and act as a chaperone when required.

Qualifications

• GDC registered dental nurse required.
• Experience in chair-side support during oral surgery is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side support to clinicians during minor oral surgery procedures.
• Care for patients before, during and after treatment including pre/post operative care.
• Assist in communication with clinicians to ensure high quality, patient-focused care.
• Act as a chaperone and maintain patient safety and infection control standards.

Skills

GDC registered dental nurse

Job description

Provide chair side support to clinicians during clinical and minor oral surgery procedures, assisting in the care and management of the patient throughout the patients treatment journey, including pre operative and post operative care of patients during Minor Oral Surgery, General Anaesthesia, Conscious Sedation procedures following appropriate training. To act as a chaperone at all times. To communicate effectively with clinicians to provide high quality, patient focused care. To work as part of a team; provide assistance and support to colleagues, providing guidance and advice to new staff and colleagues. Routine involvement with children and adult patients, challenging patient groups, including patients with complex medical histories, mental health problems and learning difficulties, with frequent exposure to blood and saliva, possible exposure to verbal and physical aggression, and on occasion other bodily fluids. Responsible for patient care before, during and after treatment, monitoring the patient throughout, offering guidance and support in a way in which complement the actions of other team members. Safeguarding the welfare of the patient whilst in the surgery, including monitoring the clinical signs of the patient, anticipating any unplanned situations, such as a medical emergency. Recognise and assist in the provision of emergency medical care, taking a lead role in managing a medical emergency should the need arise until emergency services arrive.

• Kind: We are caring, supportive and respectful to everyone
• Open: We are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
• Fair: We listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
• One team: We work well together and with our communities To practice within the scope of a General Dental Council (GDC) registered dental nurse and maintain compliance with the GDC professional standards.
• To provide assistance and support in a broad range of clinical and minor oral surgery procedures to dentists, oral surgeons, dental therapists/hygienists, dental students and patients whilst maintaining high standards of care and infection prevention and control.
• To work flexibly within the clinical specialism areas to meet the needs of the network that provides specialised dental care on referral to people of all ages, disabilities and special needs which make it impossible for them to access treatment from an NHS general dental practitioner.
• To ensure the best possible dental nursing care and practice is delivered to all patients including those with complex medical conditions, physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, mental ill health, dementia, learning disabilities, autistic spectrum and behaviour which may present a challenge to those caring for them, and may include patients at end of life. this list is not exhaustive.