Dental Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Dental Nurse to join our specialist team within the Maxillofacial & Orthodontic department.
This is a full time/part time considered post, working across both sites.
We are looking for a highly motivated flexible person who can demonstrate a dedication to quality care and provide high standards of nursing.
Applicants should hold, Our department of RDN's provide care and support to patients undergoing Maxillofacial/Oral and Orthodontic procedures in a busy Outpatient setting.
For more information regarding this position please contact Gail Rigby, Nurse Team Manager on [email protected], The post holder will:
+ Support Senior Dental Nurses
+ Provide specialist nursing care to all patients attending the Maxillofacial & Orthodontic Department
To prepare, organise and maintain high standards of patient care in the clinical environment in collaboration with the clinical team., + To provide specialist nursing care to patients undergoing Orthodontic treatment, knowledge of fixed and removable appliances required.
+ To provide specialist nursing care to Oral and Maxilllofacial Surgery patients requiring surgery and trauma patients referred from A & E and Walk in Centres.
+ Provide nursing care for all patients attending new and review clinics, working closely with the clinical team.
+ Advice to patients post procedure and prior to their discharge from clinic.
+ Undertake care and supervision for patients with medically compromised conditions and physical needs.
+ To be responsible for the preparation of all clinical areas. Preparation is essential for the effective running of treatment clinics; ensures continuous patient care during the patient episode.
+ To ensure all surgical/orthodontic instruments are correctly sent for decontamination, complying with local traceable sterilisation procedures.
+ To undertake the care, maintenance and cleaning of equipment in the clinical areas in line with the Trust's infection control policy.
+ To nurse effectively and safety during procedures maintaining the personal protective equipment policy.
Communication
+ Be an active member of the departmental team to facilitate effective running of clinics.
+ Liaise with other staff and disciplines.
+ Respect confidentiality of all information pertaining to the patients and their families.
+ Promote good communication and interpersonal relationships.
+ Participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication with the patients and carers.
General responsibilities/Other Duties
+ Ensure safe storage and administration of medicines, in accordance with the Trust policy and practice.
+ Report and record any incidents and complaints according to trust policy.
+ Check that clinic notes are readily available with all relevant documentation.

A Certificate in Dental Nursing (NEBDN). GDC Registration and some experience of surgical extractions or Orthodontics., + Demonstrates experience in maintaining personal and professional development to keep knowledge and skills up to date.
+ Be willing to undertake any necessary training.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.
We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey.