It is essential that the candidate have the motivation and enthusiasm to learn new skills in this specialized environment.
This is an ideal opportunity to develop and expand your knowledge and skills in a highly dynamic setting.
* Interest in Maxillofacial would be desirable.
* Recent hospital experience
* You must demonstrate good communication skills
* You must have good interpersonal skills
* Demonstration of professional development is essential.
We can offer:
* Training and support
* Friendly and supportive environment
* Flexible working
Main duties of the job:
* The Registered Dental Nurse is to work alongside the Registered General Nurses and Healthcare Assistants in providing care for Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Patients within the unit.
* To work alongside the Maxillofacial Consultants, Orthodontic consultant, Restorative Consultant and therapists in providing chair side assistance with orthodontic treatment.
* To work alongside the maxillofacial doctors in providing assistance in Minor Oral Surgery.
* To provide high quality imaging in undertaking X-rays for patients as required.
* To assist Consultants as chaperones in Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery Clinics.
* To attend and assist Emergency Trauma Clinics on a rotation basis which includes weekend working.
* To provide high quality care in relation to their registration, following correct policy and guidelines.
* To assist the housekeeper in ensuring stock is well maintained.
* Support Management in achieving required audits and targets.
* Ensuring adequate equipment is in place as needed and liaising with others as necessary.
* Keep up to date with mandatory training and participate in department meetings.
* Regular Appraisals.
About us:
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH. As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job responsibilities:
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
* RDN qualification
* NEBN and or an appropriate qualification or equivalent
* Hold one or more of the following post reg qualifications NEBDN certificate in oral health, NEBDN in orthodontic nursing, NEBDN certificate in dental radiography
Desirable:
* Fluoride varnish application certificate
Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
* Post qualification chairside experience, demonstrating knowledge of dental treatments, procedures and the referral process
Desirable:
* Experience with assisting provision of care GA/LA,
* Experience with provision of care for patients undergoing orthodontic treatment
* Experience with assisting provision of care undergoing restorative treatment
Skills and aptitudes:
Essential:
* Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
* Good organisational skills
* Competent in basic MS office and IT applications
* Ability to deal with patients' needs in a caring and sensitive manner
* To be efficient and accurate in record keeping
Desirable:
* Enhanced IT skills with the ability to roster and block clinics
Personal circumstances:
Essential:
* Enthusiasm, drive and commitment
* Ability to maintain good relationships with colleagues within various teams
* Able to travel in order to meet service needs
Desirable:
* Ability to diffuse confrontational situations and de-escalation
Employer details:
Employer name: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Castle Hill Hospital, Castle Road, Cottingham, HU16 5JQ
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