Qualified Dental Nurse - Band 4

OMFS Department is the Hub for head and neck cancer and major surgery in Bedfordshire, Herefordshire and Buckinghamshire. The Department is a well-established service which is consultant led and provides acute medical, orthodontic, restorative and surgical treatment to patients within the areas.
We are currently seeking highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic registered dental nurses to join our OMFS team to provide high standard of care to patients with a variety of complex needs. We welcome experienced or newly qualified dental nurses from NHS or private dental practices to apply for the posts. We are committed to provide a variety of training to personal development to enhance your skills and career progression., Prepare the clinical areas including preparation of instruments, materials and equipment required for all surgical, orthodontic or restorative procedures. Work alongside with Consultants, Specialty Doctors and Dental Core Trainees with surgical procedure under local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia with related training and competencies completion. Chair side assisting Orthodontist for all orthodontic treatment and provide oral health education to patients and patient's relative. Chair side assisting Restorative Consultants in restorative dentistry including all related treatment and dental implants. To support Consultants and clinicians in outpatients clinics. Supporting patients for a smooth assessment by identifying special requirement or patient's need prior to future treatment/ procedure. To support and give patients or patient's relative with verbal and written instructions prior to and following any oral surgeries. Maintain good communication and work closely with a
disciplinary team to ensure patient's treatment to be completed as planned. Maintain high standard of cleanliness in clinical and non-clinical areas. Comply with the infection control Trust Policy and local protocols., Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job., 1. Prepare the clinical areas including preparation of instruments, materials and equipment required for all surgical, orthodontic or restorative procedures.
2. Work alongside with Consultants, Specialty Doctors and Dental Core Trainees with surgical procedure under local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia with related training and competencies completion.
3. Chair side assisting Orthodontist for all orthodontic treatment and provide oral health education to patients and patient's relative.
4. Chair side assisting Restorative Consultants in restorative dentistry including all related treatment and dental implants.
5. To support Consultants and clinicians in outpatients clinics. Supporting patients for a smooth assessment by identifying special requirement or patient's need prior to future treatment/ procedure.
6. To support and give patients or patient's relative with verbal and written instructions prior to and following any oral surgeries.
7. Advise, triage and prioritise patients with special needs to ensure they receive appreciate care without delay in all areas.
8. Demonstrate the ability to recognise, respond and attend medical emergency after completion of training on basic life support with the support of the team.
9. To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of dealing with patients with complex medical history.
10. Maintain good communication and work closely with a disciplinary team to ensure patient's treatment to be completed as planned.
11. Maintain high standard of cleanliness in clinical and non-clinical areas. Comply with the infection control Trust Policy and local protocols.
12. Undertake any other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the Senior Dental Nurse, Lead Nurse and Senior Sister due to skill mix and staffing.
13. Maintain a good level of stock in clinic and report for low level for reordering to avoid the stock runs out.
14. Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of dealing with hazards & dangerous substances such as: radiation, sharps, chemical spillage including mercury and the deposal of clinical waste and comply with the Trust Policy.
1. Works as an effective team member with initiatives.
2. Manages own workload, co-ordinating and prioritising patient's care. Recognises self's limitations and escalates for senior advice.
3. Demonstrates excellent communication skills in written, verbal and non-verbal with individuals/ multidisciplinary team about patient's care and complex issues.
4. Comply with GDC code of conducts, Data Protection/ Confidentiality Acts in Trust and local policies.
5. Develop the skills and competences in all areas which are required for the post within 6 months to 12 months. Staff will be assessed and identified for the learning opportunities and skills accomplishment. Regular review and support will be offered with the work buddy and senior colleagues.
6. Regular update with the skills and knowledge by completing mandatory training such as Children & Adult Safeguarding, Basic Life Support, Manual & Handing theory and practical, Infection control, Information governance and data protection and Health & Safety online or attend workshops annually.
7. Continuous personal development on dental CPD to meet with the GDC annual renewal requirement. Individual learning and personal development plan will be discussed and agreed during annual appraisal with Manager's support.
8. To support Manager in monitoring and development of the local protocol and maintain a high standard of care to be delivered at all times.
9. To participate in team building by sharing learning and work experience with colleagues in Clinical Governance Day.
10. To maintain a supportive and professional relations with all level of staff in the team and multi-disciplinary team.
11. Act as a role model, mentor or work buddy in training junior member of staff.
It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.