# Dental Nurse **Company**: Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust **Location**: Ashford **Job type**: permanent **Salary**: £29,812 to £32,715 a year **Category**: Healthcare **Industry**: Healthcare **Apply**: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9323-26-0560?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_905a1aa5-372 ## Description 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 a Certificate in Dental Nursing (NEBDN), GDC Registration, and some experience of surgical extractions or Orthodontics. **Main duties of the job** - Support Senior Dental Nurses - Provide specialist nursing care to all patients attending the Maxillofacial & Orthodontic Department - Prepare, organise, and maintain high standards of patient care in the clinical environment in collaboration with the clinical team - Assist on Specialist Orthodontic and Maxillofacial clinics - Prepare lists for the next day, keep stock levels topped up, assist with trauma cases, keep infection control standards high **Job responsibilities** - **Clinical** - Assist the Senior Dental Nurses on clinic - Provide specialist nursing care to patients undergoing Orthodontic treatment, knowledge of fixed and removable appliances required - Provide specialist nursing care to Oral and Maxillofacial 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 - Be responsible for the preparation of all clinical areas - Ensure all surgical/orthodontic instruments are correctly sent for decontamination, complying with local traceable sterilisation procedures - Undertake the care, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment in the clinical areas in line with the Trust's infection control policy - Nurse effectively and safely 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 **Person Specification** - **Qualifications** - Certificate in Dental Nursing (NEBDN) or Level 3 NVQ Dental Nursing - Registered with the GDC - **Experience** - Experience as a Dental Nurse (post-certificate) - Some surgical and/or Orthodontic experience - **Knowledge** - Knowledge of the Trust's Vision, Values, Strategic Objectives, and Key Work Programmes - **Skills** - Good communication skills - Computer skills **Benefits** - Full range of NHS benefits and discounts ## Skills ### Required - Certificate in Dental Nursing - GDC Registration - Good communication skills - Computer skills ### Nice to have - 3 years post-certificate experience --- Source: [Apply at jobs.nhs.uk](https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9323-26-0560?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)