Dental Nurse

2 days ago

Hounslow, Greater London, United Kingdom Whittington Hospital NHS Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Dental Nurse to join our dynamic Community Dental team at Whittington Hospital NHS Trust. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to our patients, working closely with clinicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of excellent patient care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare surgeries for all dental procedures, ensuring a hygienic working environment.
  • Assist clinicians in the provision of all dental treatment, including visits to patients' homes, residential care centers, and hospitals.
  • Prepare, care, maintain, and sterilize dental instruments and equipment, adhering to infection-control policies.
  • Assist with preparation, monitoring, and patient care during IV & IS sedation and general anesthesia as required.
  • Provide instruction to patients in oral hygiene under the direction of the clinician.
  • Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, families, and carers to provide reassurance and support, taking into account differences in language, ability, and culture.
  • Develop and maintain dental radiographs, ensuring a high standard of quality.
  • Assist with the fluoride varnish program, maintaining a hygienic working environment.
  • Ensure safe handling and disposal of sharps, drugs, special, and clinical waste in accordance with Trust policy.
  • Provide nursing cover when required in health centers other than their base clinic.

Person Specification

  • Essential:
    • NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent.
    • Registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional.
  • Desirable:
    • DNETC certificate or equivalent in fluoride varnish application.
    • NEBDN certificate in conscious sedation.
    • NEBDN certificate in Dental Radiography.

About Us

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust serves a richly diverse population and strives to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. We aim to employ a workforce that is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief.

What We Offer

We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive salary and benefits package.

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