Overview
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Band 4/5 dental nurse. Exciting opportunity for an experienced dental nurse to further their dental career by joining a friendly, highly skilled team in a multidisciplinary setting. The successful applicant will nurse in all disciplines within the department and work across both Trust sites where necessary. Depending on experience and post qualifications, the role may include nurse-led clinics in radiography and Orthodontic Oral Health Education. Applicants should be highly motivated with a passion for personal and team development. Experience of both surgical procedures and Orthodontics is desirable, and excellent chair-side nursing skills are essential. The delivery of a high standard of patient care and teamwork in line with our trust values will be expected.
Responsibilities
* Pre and post clinic setup - cleaning/instrument & equipment preparation/paperwork
* Support clinic manager and team with daily running of the department
* Liaise with other departments/laboratory/GDP/GP
* Report all issues to Clinic manager/Matron
* Provision of high standard of pre and post op care
* Provision of high standard of nursing skills
* Manage complex medical and physical conditions of patients
* Assess patients’ needs delivering approved programmes of care
* Professional development, and Trust training maintained
* Support and promote dental and health education to patients
* Accurate and timely records of patient care
* Excellent communication with patients and staff
* Safeguarding Children and Adults
* Awareness and observation of Trust policies
* Nurse-led clinics (experience-dependent)
* Attend training
Qualifications/Requirements
* Experience of surgical procedures and Orthodontics is desirable
* Excellent chair-side nursing skills
* Motivated with a focus on personal and team development
* Ability to nurse in all disciplines within the department
* Post qualifications as appropriate for the role
About UHNM and How to Apply
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country, operating across Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. We serve around three million people and are known for our facilities, teaching and research. We are a specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All employees contribute to a culture of inclusion with development opportunities and fair, transparent career progression. For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Emma Clapham
Job title: Clinic Manager
Email: emma.clapham@uhnm.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01785887698
Hours: Mon 08:00-15:00, Tue 09:00-17:00, Wed 08:00-17:00, Thu 09:00-17:00
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