Registered Dental Nurse Link Grade Band 4-5

NHS Jobs; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Indemnity cover provided

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Registered Dental Nurse to join our outpatient team. The post supports Maxillofacial, Orthodontic and Restorative services in an acute hospital setting, caring for adults and children under the General Dental Council Scope of Practice.

You will assist Dental Surgeons and the Principal Dental Nurse in daily ward and clinic duties, promote evidence-based care, and work with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality patient

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Nurse is required with GDC registration.
• Experience in outpatient maxillofacial/orthodontic settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental surgeons and the Principal Dental Nurse in daily clinic duties.
• Support the delivery of evidenced-based care to maxillofacial, orthodontic and restorative patients.
• Work within the General Dental Council Scope of Practice and with the MDT to ensure high-quality patient care.

Job description

Registered Dental Nurse Link Grade Band 4-5

Overall purpose of post To assist Medical and Dental professionals within the specialty. This will include Maxillofacial Surgeons, Orthodontists, Restorative and Cleft Specialists. Promoting and coordinating the delivery of evidenced based care to these groups of patients. Be accountable for the wellbeing of a patient during treatment. Assist the Principal Dental nurses and Department Sister in the day to day management of the department. Work together with the entire multi disciplinary team in developing a culture that meets the needs of the patients effectively and efficiently. Communicate effectively with other healthcare providers and Primary Care teams. Develop and perform additional nursing roles that are necessary to the needs of the OMFS outpatient group following appropriate education and training. Work at all times within the General Dental Council Scope of Practice (2025). A stimulating and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Registered Dental Nurse to join our friendly and enthusiastic outpatient team. We are an acute hospital outpatient department treating adults and children with a wide range of oral and maxillofacial conditions, including orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial injuries, mouth cancer, disorders of the Temporo-Mandibular Joint, salivary gland disease and many others. We are keen to support the successful applicant with development opportunities into specialist areas of dentistry. As an employee for Oxford University Hospitals indemnity cover will be provided.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust