Overview
This is an exciting position for a registered dental nurse to work within the maxillofacial nursing team at Morecambe Bay Hospitals, where we provide Oral, Maxillofacial, Orthodontics and Restorative dentistry services across the bay. The team is motivated, innovative and committed to providing excellent clinical care to patients. The post will be based at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) but you will work as part of the cross-bay team to provide occasional cover at other sites.
Main duties
* Assist with the provision of clinics which include treatment clinics and trauma and ensure adherence to relevant professional standards to support clinical care delivery to patients.
* To ensure policies, guidelines and protocols for the maxillofacial department are followed.
* To ensure all required training is undertaken.
Locations and context
We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Qualifications
* Current registration as a Dental Nurse (GDC) or equivalent (as applicable).
* Awareness of professional standards and ability to follow policies and protocols in the maxillofacial department.
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