Job summary
Provide specialist nursing care to all patientsattending the Maxillofacial & Orthodontic Department. To prepare, organiseand maintain high standards of patient care in the clinical environment incollaboration with the clinical team. To ensure the effective daily managementin the absence of the departmental nurse manager.
Main duties of the job
Prepare clinics, nurse in Orthodontic clinics, aswell as Maxillofacialclinics. Previous experience in Orthodontic practice orSurgical experience would be helpful.
General Dental Nursing duties, IT skills useful. Goodcommunication with staff and patients.
About us
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, 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 Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team
Although it isn’t the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist nursingcare to patients undergoing Orthodontic treatment, knowledge of fixed andremovable appliances required.
To provide specialist nursingcare to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery patients requiring surgery and traumapatients referred from A & E and Walk in Centres.
Provide nursing care for allpatients attending new and review clinics, working closely with the clinicalteam.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist nursingcare to patients undergoing Orthodontic treatment, knowledge of fixed andremovable appliances required.
To provide specialist nursingcare to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery patients requiring surgery and traumapatients referred from A & E and Walk in Centres.
Provide nursing care for allpatients attending new and review clinics, working closely with the clinicalteam.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 3 years experience working as a Dental Nurse (post certificate)
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital setting
- Experience of Orthodontics and/or Oral & Maxillofacial
Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate in Dental Nursing (NEBDN) or Level 3 Dental
Desirable
- Post Qualification Certificate of either Conscious Sedation, Orthodontic Nursing or Oral Hygiene
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- NHS Constitution
- Computer skills
- Good Communication
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of your Professional Code of Conduct and Guidance
- Knowledge and awareness of Equality and Diversity
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to other sites
- Flexible working
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 3 years experience working as a Dental Nurse (post certificate)
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital setting
- Experience of Orthodontics and/or Oral & Maxillofacial
Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate in Dental Nursing (NEBDN) or Level 3 Dental
Desirable
- Post Qualification Certificate of either Conscious Sedation, Orthodontic Nursing or Oral Hygiene
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- NHS Constitution
- Computer skills
- Good Communication
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of your Professional Code of Conduct and Guidance
- Knowledge and awareness of Equality and Diversity
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to other sites
- Flexible working
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).