Overview
Band 4/5 dental nurse. Exciting opportunity for an experienced dental nurse to further their dental career joining a friendly, highly skilled team in a multi disciplinary 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, conducting nurse led clinics in radiography and Orthodontic Oral Health Education. Applicant should be highly motivated with a passion for personal and team development. Experience of both surgical procedures and Orthodontics desired and excellent chair side nursing skills. The delivery of a high standard of patient care and teamwork in line with our trust values will be expected.
Main duties of the job
* Pre and post clinic set up - 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
* Precise and timely records of patient care
* Excellent communication with patients and staff
* Safeguarding Children and Adults
* Awareness and observe Trust policies
* Nurse led clinics (experience dependant)
* Attend training
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Details
* Date posted: 05 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 4
* Salary: Depending on experience
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
* Reference number: 205-7315055
* Job locations: University Hospital North Midlands, Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3SA
Job responsibilities (summary)
* Report departmental issues and attend regular staff meetings
* Develop good communications with the multi-disciplinary team
* Communicate with all grades of staff regarding patient care and convey complex information
* Liaise between clinician, technician, patient and external agencies to arrange appropriate appointments
* Respect and support patients and relatives, delivering pre and postoperative instructions and information in an understandable manner
* Provide reassurance and empathy to patients in stressful situations
* Participate in development and maintenance of care programmes in line with policies and procedures
* Maintain high standards of nursing care and observe Trust policies
Qualifications & requirements
* Essential: GDC registration
* Essential: Certificate in Dental Nursing
* Desirable: Dental Radiography Certificate
* Desirable: Certificate in Oral Health Education
* Desirable: Orthodontic Nursing Certificate
* Desirable: Dental Sedation Nursing Certificate
Additional information
* This post is subject to UK immigration and professional registration requirements. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
* UK Registration and Disclosure information: Applicants should be aware of DBS checks and related recruitment requirements as applicable.
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