Overview
Band 5 Radiography Specialist Dental Nurse - Dental Outreach Centre. Based in Birmingham City Centre. 22.5 hours per week (0.6 WTE). Flexible across the service as required. Hours include Monday to Saturday (8am - 8pm); working days to be determined.
The post holder must hold a Dental Radiography Certificate, be up to date with IRMER training, and provide a copy of their CPD log relating to the radiography specialty. The role supports the clinical management of the dental specialty and provides a high standard of patient care in line with Trust policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality clinical nursing support for radiography within the Dental Services Division across clinical sites.
* Maintain patient confidentiality and provide care for patients with complex dental, social and medical needs.
* Stock control, rotation and ordering of dental consumables; prepare and maintain specialised dental equipment; dispose of clinical waste.
* Assist with recording patient pre-operative assessments (e.g., height, weight, blood pressure).
* Provide clinical nursing support for radiography to support the clinical patient pathway.
* Identify staff and students requiring additional training and escalate as appropriate.
* Support the School of Dental Nursing, University of Birmingham, School of Hygiene and Therapy and relevant Heads of Service to provide team training.
* Adhere to local divisional and Trust policies and procedures to achieve national targets of compliance.
* Contribute to Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement within the specialty.
Qualifications
* Dental Radiography Certificate (required for radiography duties).
* Up-to-date IRMER training.
* Copy of CPD log relevant to the radiography specialty.
Location
Base: Dental Outreach Centre - Birmingham City Centre. 22.5 hours per week (0.6 WTE). Mon-Sat (8am - 8pm) with working days to be determined. Flexibility across the service as required.
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