Registered General Nurse- Oral Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Surgery

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; In loco; GBP 32.000 - 39.000; Part-time

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NHS Pension

Flexible working

Annual leave

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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered General Nurse to join the Oral Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Surgery Outpatients. You will provide nursing care, perform assessments, and run nurse-led dressings clinics three days a week in a busy outpatient setting.

The role emphasizes patient safety, teamwork with consultants and dental staff, and ongoing professional development within a supportive NHS environment.

Competenze

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and valid practice status.
• Experience in surgical nursing or outpatient settings is advantageous.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and infection control.

Mansioni

• Provide safe, effective nursing care in the Oral Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Outpatients Department.
• Undertake nursing assessments, plan care, and coordinate with MDT members.
• Deliver nurse-led dressings clinics and support patients through assessment, treatment and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate records, follow infection control and patient safety protocols.
• Contribute to clinic efficiency and patient pathways within a busy outpatient environment.

Conoscenze

NMC registration

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Formazione

NMC registered Nurse

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Registered General Nurse- Oral Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Surgery

Band 5

Main area Oral Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Surgery Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 27 hours per week (Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:30 Three days per week) Job ref 318-26-T0676

Site Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Town Gloucester Salary £32,073 - £39,043 (pa, pro rata if part-time) Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 16/11/2026

At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.

With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.

We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.

Job overview

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 have good clinical assessment and communication skills, the ability to recognise and

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 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities

• - Provide safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients attending the OMF and Orthodontic Outpatients Department.
• - Undertake nursing assessments, identify patient needs and implement appropriate care within professional competence and agreed clinical protocols.
• - Run and support nurse‑led dressings clinics in accordance with departmental procedures, agreed competencies and clinical guidelines.
• - Undertake wound assessments, provide appropriate wound care and dressings, monitor healing and recognise signs of infection or complications.
• - Escalate clinical concerns promptly to the appropriate clinician or emergency team.
• - Support patients attending outpatient procedures and treatments, ensuring their comfort, dignity and safety.
• - Administer medication and treatments in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards and the post holder's competence.
• - Provide patients and carers with appropriate information and advice regarding wound care, treatment and ongoing care needs within the nurse's scope of practice.
• - Recognise and respond appropriately to clinical emergencies, initiating immediate action and seeking assistance when required.
• - Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and confidential patient records in accordance with Trust and NMC requirements.
• - Ensure relevant clinical information is available to support safe and effective patient care.
• - Work collaboratively with consultants, dental nurses, orthodontic therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support patient pathways and continuity of care.
• - Maintain a safe and clean clinical environment, ensuring equipment is appropriately prepared, checked and stored.
• - Comply with Trust policies relating to infection prevention and control, medicines management, health and safety and clinical governance.
• - Report clinical incidents, near misses, medication errors and concerns in accordance with Trust procedures.
• - Promote patient dignity, equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of care.
• - Contribute to the smooth running of clinics and the effective use of departmental resources

Additional working pattern details: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:30 Three days per week

The proposed interview date is 16th November

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification with current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Willingness to undertake relevant specialist training and competency assessments
• Relevant training in wound care or surgical nursing

Knowledge

• Good clinical assessment and observation skills
• Ability to recognise changes in a patient's condition and escalated concerns appropriately
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control and patient safety principles

Experience

• Experience of delivering safe, effective and compassionate nursing care
• Ability to work independently within professional competence and seek support when required
• Experience of wound assessment, wound care or dressings
• Experience in surgical nursing or an outpatient environment

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, caring and patient-focused approach
• Professional, reliable and accountable
• Able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Willingness to learn and develop specialist clinical skills

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.