Job summary PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY You will be part of a team of qualified dental nurses providing nursing andadministration support for the clinical team. This includes Consultants, Specialists, Therapist and Hygienist. The post holder must hold the NEBDN National Certificate for Dental Nurses and registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Nurse. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. The post holder will liaise and assist the Dental Nurse Manager to maintain performance and ensure efficient service delivery. Respect patients individually and maintain privacy and dignity. Support thesenior staff in providing a unified approach to high standards of patient care Main duties of the job o Provide an aseptic environment for all clinical procedures. Ensure all areas are clean, tidy, and clutter-free thus maintaining a safe environment.o Ensure equipment / instruments are stored correctly in marked clean and dirty zones and making sure all needed equipment available for the session.o Ensure patient notes are available, read notes and anticipate what equipment, instruments and materials are required for each treatment episode.o Liaise with clinician to ensure that you have taken account of the complexneeds of the patient, i.e., medical history, physical / learning disabilities, level of anxiety and use appropriate interpersonal skills.o Assist in complex procedures and support clinician in the management ofpatient.o Establish and maintain patient and operator safety during clinical procedures.o Ensure procedures on mixing, storing, disposal of dental materials to specific requirements are all in place.o Ensure safe handling of sharps, drugs, harmful corrosive materials, wastemercury /amalgams and clinical waste.o Ensure compliance in relation to infection control, fire safety, COSHHregulations, health, and safety, and managing aggression.o Ensure equipment is maintained and in working order. Report any deviation to Dental Nurse Manager.o Check emergency drugs and associated BLS equipment available and valid for use.o Support and implement training if appropriate for junior nurses in procedures on your site. About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £31,081 to £33,665 a year pa Inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 337-NP-8232SM-A Job locations Ealing Oral Surgery Ealing Hospital, SOUTHALL UB13HW Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification Person Specification Essential Essential Years of experience GDC Registration Good IT and Communication skills desirable Desirable extended duties training and experience Person Specification Essential Essential Years of experience GDC Registration Good IT and Communication skills desirable Desirable extended duties training and experience 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address Ealing Oral Surgery Ealing Hospital, SOUTHALL UB13HW Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)