Registered Dental Nurse

River Alliance of Wisconsin; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dental care is seeking a Registered Dental Nurse to join their dedicated team. This role is pivotal in providing exceptional nursing care to patients and supporting both undergraduate and postgraduate students during dental procedures. The ideal candidate will possess a recognized dental nurse qualification and be registered with the General Dental Council. With a focus on maintaining high standards of infection control and patient care, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading healthcare organization. If you're motivated, skilled, and ready to contribute to a vital healthcare service, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the GDC and hold a dental nurse qualification.
• Excellent clinical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to staff and students.
• Assist with dental procedures and maintain treatment areas.
• Record treatment and perform clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Infection Control Procedures

Initiative

Education

Recognised Dental Nurse Qualification

General Dental Council Registration

Tools

Dental Instruments

X-ray Equipment

Job description

Liverpool University Dental Hospital provides dental care across all specialities through undergraduate, postgraduate and specialist service activity.

Applications are invited for the post of Registered Dental Nurse within the Dental Hospital. Applicants must be registered with the General Dental Council and hold a recognised dental nurse qualification. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with excellent clinical and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide the highest quality of nursing care to all staff and students within the trust.
2. Carry out duties in a way that makes a direct and positive contribution to the organisation.
3. Work with minimum supervision, using own initiative.
4. Support undergraduate and postgraduate students during dental procedures.
5. Record treatment and other associated clerical work.
6. Prepare filling materials, impression materials, instruments, equipment, dressings, and syringes.
7. Ensure the treatment area is clean and tidy, adhering to infection prevention and control procedures.
8. Clear away used instruments and materials at the end of treatment.
9. Assist with medical emergencies in line with GDC scope of practice.
10. Assist clinics with investigations e.g. x-ray procedures, blood tests, and bacteriological tests.
11. Receive patients attending for emergency treatment and triage as appropriate.
12. Provide patients with pre- and post-operative instructions and ensure that they fully understand the instructions.
13. Care for and perform minor maintenance of equipment utilised within the dental environment.
14. Assist with all methods of treatment and surgical procedures and work in any area of the hospital when necessary.
15. Communicate with other departments within the Hospital when necessary, ensuring that follow-up treatment is arranged.
16. Maintain stock, clear cupboards, check expiry dates on bottles, and reorder stock as necessary.
17. Provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues as necessary.
18. Follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.