Overview
We are recruiting a Dental Nurse to join us on a 3 day a week contract. We are inviting applications from those without the Radiography training and you will start on a band 4 before progressing to a band 5 salary. You will be part of a busy, multidisciplinary team which covers Restorative, Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery for our patients. You will be supported by the Head Dental Nurse, Dental nurse specialists, registered Nurses and the multidisciplinary team to undertake all relevant aspects of dental nursing and patient management, and be expected to act in an accountable manner, adhering to relevant codes of conduct and Trust policies.
We are looking for a well organised team member who has an understanding of evidence based practice and is able to use their own initiative as well as work in a team. You should be able to lay out, clear and reset dental equipment, ensuring that all infection prevention and effective control measures are met. Organise workload to give timely and appropriate care, recognising when it is appropriate to share.
Responsibilities
* Act in a supportive, informative and sensitive manner towards patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues at all times.
* Act as a role model demonstrating high standards of holistic care and provide clinical leadership in relevant clinical areas.
* Be able to communicate with a variety of people, adapting styles of communication to meet the needs of patients, relatives and carers, managers, peers and other professions/agencies.
* Using initiative to generate solutions within own and others’ practice to enhance care and treatment.
Additional information
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. We value everyone’s contribution in supporting exceptional, person-centred care. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment with staff networks, diversity, kindness and civility. We support a culture of learning, development and innovation and aim to help you thrive and reach your full potential. We value staff wellbeing with a comprehensive wellbeing programme, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing.
For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Jeanine Cunningham
Job title: Lead Dental Nurse
Email: jeaninecunningham@nhs.net
Telephone: 01225 824272
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