Registered General Nurse Oral Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Surgery

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Discounts at local shops and eateries

Two on-site nurseries

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered General Nurse to join the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Outpatients Department. The role focuses on nurse-led dressings clinics three days a week and general nursing care for patients attending outpatient clinics and treatments.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering safe, compassionate care and supporting ongoing professional development in a specialist surgical outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• The candidate must be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload in a busy outpatient environment.
• Demonstrates a compassionate, professional approach to patient care.
• Commitment to maintaining clinical competence and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nurse-led dressings clinics three days a week.
• Provide general nursing care and support for assessment, treatment and follow-up.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold infection prevention and control.

Skills

NMC-registered nurse

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork and interdisciplinary care

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Registered General Nurse Oral Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Surgery

The closing date is 02 November 2026

Job summary

27 hours a week

This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered General Nurse to join the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMF) Outpatients Department at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate will work as part of a friendly, supportive multidisciplinary team, providing specialist nursing care to patients attending outpatient clinics and treatments. The role offers the opportunity to develop clinical knowledge and skills within a specialist surgical outpatient environment, working alongside consultants, dental nurses, orthodontic therapists and other healthcare professionals. A key aspect of the post is the delivery of nurse-led dressings clinics, which operate three days a week, alongside the provision of general nursing care and support for patients undergoing assessment, treatment and follow-up. The post holder will play an important role in ensuring patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care, while contributing to the smooth running and continued development of the service. The department offers a varied and rewarding working environment where nurses can develop their specialist knowledge, work collaboratively with colleagues and make a positive difference to the patient experience. Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides the opportunity to work within a large acute NHS Trust, supporting professional development, multidisciplinary working and the delivery of high-quality patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder must be a Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and professional values required to deliver safe and effective nursing care.

The successful candidate will have good clinical assessment and communication skills, the ability to recognise and escape concerns, and the confidence to organise and prioritise their workload in a busy outpatient environment.

They will demonstrate a compassionate and professional approach to patient care, with the ability to work independently within their scope of practice and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The post holder must be committed to maintaining their clinical competence, undertaking mandatory training and continuing professional development. Experience in surgical nursing, wound care or outpatient services would be advantageous, although the ability and willingness to develop the relevant specialist skills are essential.

The candidate must demonstrate good organisational skills, accurate documentation, an understanding of infection prevention and control, and a commitment to patient safety, confidentiality and continuous improvement.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

318-26-T0676

Job locations

• Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
• Great Western Road
• Gloucester
• GL13NN
• United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

• Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
• Great Western Road
• Gloucester
• GL13NN
• United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

OMFS Senior Sister

Aisling O'Hora

[e-mail]

03004228518