Overview
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice. We value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success. Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees.
The post holder is responsible for undertaking and recording a comprehensive nursing assessment and planning, delivering and evaluating high standards of evidenced based nursing care to a diverse group of patients. Main duties include:
Responsibilities
* Work alongside the Consultants and Specialty Doctors to deliver treatment required.
* Support new members of staff, work experience students and agency staff.
* Act as role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Prepare the surgeries, including preparation of instruments, materials and equipment required for all surgical/ orthodontic procedures.
* Work alongside Consultants and Specialty Doctors with surgical procedures both under local and general anaesthesia.
* Attend wards and ED when required with Consultant or Specialty Doctor and assist with any procedure necessary should the need arise.
* Provide four handed dentistry throughout patient's treatment where line upon clinician requests whilst providing chair side assistance.
* Communicate and coordinate effectively with appropriate clinicians, staff, professional bodies and external agencies.
* To give patient and/or patients' relative (or representative) verbal and written instructions prior to and following any Max Fax or Orthodontic procedures.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking, proactive and highly motivated Allied Health Professional Dental Nurse within our Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Department. This department offers Consultation clinics, Oral surgery and Orthodontic treatments from Monday to Friday. Applications are welcome from Registered Dental Nurses with experience working clinically within the specialty. Delivering excellence in patient care and patient experience is our driving force and in return we offer commitment to your personal development.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* GDC Registered
* National Certificate in Dental Nursing (NEBDN) or equivalent, Dental nursing experience
* Good level of literacy & numeracy
Desirable criteria
* Experience working in oral surgery or orthodontics
* Evidence of continued role development, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
About the Trust
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts in the country and has over 5,500 staff, over 600 beds and a great track record of achievement and rated "Good" by CQC. We provide acute medical and surgical services to Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire. Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. The Trust values Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful and Excellent, and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Additional information
By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information. All new appointments to the Trust, with the exception of executive positions, are subject to a 6 month probationary period. The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies. The Trust is committed to a smoke-free environment.
Staff Benefits
* Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
* Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
* NHS pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Money Advice Service
* Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
* On-site nursery (based at RBH)
* Full educational library services
* Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
* Bus to work scheme
* Excellent rail and bus links
* A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.
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