About the role
We are looking for a Band 4 Dental Nurse to work in our Oral Surgery specialist clinic, based in our Outpatients Department at West Middlesex University Hospital, for 3 days a week (Tuesday 08:30–17:00, Wednesday 08:30–17:00 and Thursday 09:00–17:00).
The post will facilitate an opportunity to apply existing knowledge and skills and develop these further by caring for patients with varied oral conditions. An essential requirement is the ability to communicate effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team and with a diverse local population.
Responsibilities
* Perform clinical and chairside duties.
* Maintain high standards of patient care and ensure patient dignity.
* Assist in correct labelling and dispatch of tissue sections and mediums for specimens to appropriate laboratories.
* Participate under the direction and supervision of senior nursing staff and medical staff.
* Take part in the programme of care and maintenance of equipment; keep records of all servicing and maintenance.
* Participate in the disinfection and sterilisation of equipment as required.
* Prepare trolleys for minor oral surgical procedures.
* Assist in minor oral surgery procedures, including monitoring and aftercare of patients.
* Deputise as required in the organising and assisting of joint clinics.
* Adhere to departmental and Trust policies on infection control, radiography and Health & Safety.
* Participate in the education of patients and their families/carers regarding aspects of their care.
Communication
* Act at all times in a courteous and helpful manner to patients and their families, colleagues and all visitors.
* Ensure the patient’s confidentiality is maintained at all times.
* Complete appropriate documentation and report verbally relevant information to the Senior Dental Nurse.
* Maintain effective, accurate communication and dissemination of information to all staff, patients and visitors.
* Give information to patients, including helping resolve their queries with colleagues and other health care professionals as appropriate.
* Give written advice to patients regarding health promotion.
* Communicate with other members of the multi‑disciplinary team to ensure patients receive prompt, effective care and treatment.
* Maintain accurate written records of all procedures in the designated clinical area.
Personal and People Development
* Attend and keep a record of Trust statutory and mandatory training.
* Attend annual PDRs/appraisals and identify own training and development needs with the Senior Dental Nurse.
* Keep up to date with clinical developments.
* Participate in the welcome and orientation of visitors to the outpatients department, for example, student nurses, temporary nurses and visiting medical staff.
* Participate in the induction of new and bank staff to the Outpatients Department and sign the relevant competency form.
* Participate in the training and supervision of student dental nurses, temporary nurses, if required.
Health Safety and Security
* Ensure the safety of patients at all times.
Service Improvement
* Participate in the development and improvement of the Oral Surgery Department within the Outpatients Department.
Quality
* Bring to the attention of the Senior Dental Nurse any aspects of the work in the clinics that impact on the quality of service, including care of patients, information/data.
* Respond to incidents and complaints as they arise and report to the Senior Dental Nurse.
* Contribute to the Outpatients clinical and non‑clinical risk management by documenting incidents and near misses using the Trust incident reporting system, Datix.
* Maintain a tidy, clean and safe environment; follow hospital guidelines and policies with regards to infection control and health & safety; ensuring equipment is cleaned and stored correctly and adheres to infection control policy.
Equality and Diversity
* Promote people’s equality, diversity and rights with regard for their customs, values and beliefs.
* We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
Qualifications
Registered Dental Nurse with experience of caring for patients within the Oral Surgery speciality and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse local population.
Contact
For further information, please contact Dinah Laryea, Senior Sister, on 0208 321 5628 and Deborah Arkaifie on 0208 321 5875.
Closing date
This advert closes on Monday 3 Nov 2025
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