Dental Nurse

2 weeks ago

Ashford, United Kingdom East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are a multidisciplinary team within the Maxillofacial Department, covering East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust sites. Providing special care and Dental Nursing support to various grades of clinical team members - including Consultants, SpR's, Associate Specialists, Orthodontic and Dental Therapists and Dental Core Trainees

We have a team of 30 Dental Nurse who work across our East Kent Hospitals sites. Many are skilled in Radiography, Oral Health Education and taking of impressions.

Main duties of the job

Role specific duties

To receive and prepare patients who need to undergo minor oral surgery/orthodontic/restorative procedures. To assist the clinician throughout such treatment, to assist in the supervision of the patient until they are fit to leave the department. To ensure dental surgery duties for the maxillofacial unit are under taken in an efficient and professional manner.

Provide Specialist chair side assistance within the department and Reception

Providing assistance throughout treatment. Mixing and preparing of materials, dressings and equipment. Care of equipment and reporting issues To undertake general duties associated with the day to day running of the Maxillofacial unit. Ensuring that GDC guidelines on cross infection are conformed to. To assist the clinicians in the Delivery of Care to patients, which will include: Preparation of clinical area prior to start of each session. Receiving and preparing patients for treatment. Observing condition of the patient throughout treatment. To help maintain a clean and tidy environment at all times. Respect every member of the team.

The post holder will ensure compliance with the Trust's risk management policies and procedures, these describe the Trust's commitment to risk management, the recognition that our aim is to protect patients, staff and visitors from harm, and stress that all have a responsibility to minimise rise

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that if you require a

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