Job summary Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Main duties of the job Position type : Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent Band 4: Salary £26,530 - £29,114 per annum We are looking for a Registered Band 4 Dental Nurse to join us part time in our busy Maxillofacial Department. Assisting our Consultants and clinicians working across all specialities, which include Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial, Restorative and Orthodontics, on a rotational basis. Ideally the candidate would need to be an excellent team member and communicator, self motivated and caring. Please list any additional post grad certificates and/or qualifications. Please refer to the Job description for further details: About us The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. Date posted 11 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number REF1327M Job locations Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road Cosham PO6 3LY Job description Job responsibilities Provide and maintain high standards of care for all patients with physical disabilities and patients of the unit severe/complex medical conditions, including cancer. To liaise and support MDT in a flexible and friendly manner.To provide patients with support and to maintain high standards of patient assistance including treatment and care, adhering to hospital and dental progress reports nursing procedures. Preparation of surgery to include Maintain the professional approach necessary instruments and equipment required by the Department. To undertake the care and cleaning of Maintain the Trust standards in infection the instruments used. Reporting all items control in need of repair or replacement. To keep the Nurse Manager informed. Maintains professional approach to any complaints or difficulties working, ensuring good service in dealing with patients is continued. Participate in achieving quality Maintain high standards and customer care standards and quality monitoring, with particular emphasis on waiting times providing statistical information as in clinics required. Participate in in-house and external education and to maintain personal development and training sessions as required. To take part in Individual Performance Reviews to maintain career development. To be aware of all emergency policies and procedures of the Department and Trust. Ensure personal and patient safety procedures are followed at all times. To be fully aware of all Health and Safety requirements of the Department and Trust. To be confident and able to work in the other clinics should the need ever arise to maintain the smooth running of Department. To notify the Nurse Manager of any forthcoming absence giving at least six weeks notice. Ensure smooth running of clinics is maintained. Job description Job responsibilities Provide and maintain high standards of care for all patients with physical disabilities and patients of the unit severe/complex medical conditions, including cancer. To liaise and support MDT in a flexible and friendly manner.To provide patients with support and to maintain high standards of patient assistance including treatment and care, adhering to hospital and dental progress reports nursing procedures. Preparation of surgery to include Maintain the professional approach necessary instruments and equipment required by the Department. To undertake the care and cleaning of Maintain the Trust standards in infection the instruments used. Reporting all items control in need of repair or replacement. To keep the Nurse Manager informed. Maintains professional approach to any complaints or difficulties working, ensuring good service in dealing with patients is continued. Participate in achieving quality Maintain high standards and customer care standards and quality monitoring, with particular emphasis on waiting times providing statistical information as in clinics required. Participate in in-house and external education and to maintain personal development and training sessions as required. To take part in Individual Performance Reviews to maintain career development. To be aware of all emergency policies and procedures of the Department and Trust. Ensure personal and patient safety procedures are followed at all times. To be fully aware of all Health and Safety requirements of the Department and Trust. To be confident and able to work in the other clinics should the need ever arise to maintain the smooth running of Department. To notify the Nurse Manager of any forthcoming absence giving at least six weeks notice. Ensure smooth running of clinics is maintained. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Dental Nurse with GDC Must have experience in all clinical aspects of Dental Nursing. Desirable Experience in Oral Surgery, advanced restorative dentistry and orthodontics. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Dental Nurse with GDC Must have experience in all clinical aspects of Dental Nursing. Desirable Experience in Oral Surgery, advanced restorative dentistry and orthodontics. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Address Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road Cosham PO6 3LY Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)