The post holder is responsible for the implementation and smooth running of clinical sessions within the maxillo facial department and outlying services related to the department, such as work in a theatre/ minor oral surgery setting.
The post holder:
1. Will assist dental practitioner with dental treatment.
2. Will provide pre- and post- operative dental hygiene advice to patients having orthodontic and maxillofacial procedures.
3. Will carry out dental radiography and Cone Beam CT scanning.
4. Will prepare materials, instruments, equipment for specialist dental practitioner.
5. Will be expected to work as a member of the outpatient team, bringing dental expertise and guidance to our service.
6. Will be expected to facilitate training and provide day to day and clinical supervision to students, less experienced staff and other members of the team.
7. Will at all times, adhere to the Guidance of Standards recommended by the GDC, whilst incorporating the Trust core values within their daily working practice.
8. Responsible in prep the clinic for the smooth running of the clinics.
9. Should follow IPC guidelines as per the trust while doing any procedure.
Main duties of the job
1. Prepare and maintain the clinical environment, prep patient notes including the equipment.
2. Prepare and set up clinics, including trays for orthodontic and minor oral/maxilla facial surgery. Care and maintenance of equipment and instruments including decontamination, reporting and sending equipment for repair.
3. Ensure adequate stock levels of all supplies and order when stock levels are low.
4. Carry out infection prevention and control procedures to prevent physical, chemical and microbiological contamination in the surgery or laboratory.
5. Prepare, mix and handle dental materials.
6. Provide chair/trolley side assistance during operative procedures, e.g., suction, retraction of soft tissues.
7. Prepare equipment, materials and patients for dental radiography (subject to holding relevant qualification).
8. Admit patients on correct database for dental radiographs/CT scans: as per trust guidelines.
9. Perform correct requested radiograph/CT scan (subject to holding relevant qualification).
10. Process dental radiographs/ Cone Beam CTs: as per trust guidelines.
11. Participate in quality assurance audits for radiography service in line with IRMER and radiology QA.
12. Ensure IRMER is updated every 5 years as per IRMER guidelines.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
1. Compassion
2. Accountability
3. Respect
4. Integrity
5. Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Take responsibility to ensure that Professional Registration is up to date at all times and does not lapse or expire and to inform line management immediately with any concerns or if registration lapses or expires. (all registered staff)
2. This post involves treatment to children and/or vulnerable adults as defined by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It will therefore be necessary to apply for and be in receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check of the post holder. (this statement relates to patient facing clinical role)
3. The Trust requires all roles requiring DBS check, to have a satisfactory DBS recheck every three years.
4. The Trust requires all new starters to subscribe to the DBS update service where it is a requirement of the role.
5. Be responsible for maintaining own vaccinations/Hepatitis B immunity.
6. Safeguard patient confidentiality at all times including adherence to the Data Protection Act.
7. Attend the Trust statutory refresher courses as necessary.
8. This post is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
9. Be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.
10. Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work and the Trust Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
11. Have a commitment to identifying and minimising risk, report all incidents and report to manager any risks which need to be assessed.
12. Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirement of the post.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. If the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
* Registered on GDC Register as registered dental Nurse.
* Certificate of Competency for Dental Radiography - Dental Nurses.
* IRMER is current.
Desirable
* Previous supervisor/mentor experience in supporting students.
* Oral Health/Hygiene qualification.
* Impression taking certification/competency.
* Fluoride Application.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* At least 1 year dental nursing experience.
* Knowledge of IRMER and radiation protection.
* Previous Healthcare experience or experience in maxillofacial/orthodontics.
* Able to make judgements based on evidence based practice.
* Identification and assessment of patient needs.
* Commitment to continuing professional development with an enthusiasm for learning.
* The ability to develop a culture that improves quality.
Desirable
* Sound knowledge of current dental nursing issues.
* Understanding of current developments in the NHS.
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
* Dental Radiography.
* Up to date CPD.
* Current IRMER CPD.
* Scrub Techniques and procedures in Minor Oral Surgery.
* Have excellent communication/interpersonal skills, in particular face to face, verbal, written and the use of the telephone and accurate message taking.
* Able to prioritise attention to patients.
* Aware of own skill set and own limitations.
Desirable
* Able to deal with difficult situations or complaints where the post holder may be exposed to verbal aggression, with relevant degree of sensitivity.
* Able to deal with regular interruptions and demands. Be able to deal tactfully, in a sensitive and caring manner, with patients often distressed with regard to their condition or with distressed relatives on a frequent basis, both in person and by telephone.
Skills
Essential
* To show evidence of scope of practice and ability to adapt skill set to changing environment.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality nursing/midwifery service.
* Effective communication skills / Able to deal with communication problems.
* Able to deal with regular interruptions and demands.
* Ability to cope with unpleasant bodily fluids and smells on a daily basis.
* Organisational skills e.g., prioritising/delegating.
* Ability to stand/be on feet for long periods of time.
Desirable
* Has a working knowledge of an outpatients department.
* Has had experience in a theatre/minor surgery setting.
* Able to communicate sensitive information to patients / Dealing with distressed people.
* Hand/eye co-ordination e.g., for preparation of dental appliances.
Employer details
Employer name
Northampton General Hospital
Address
NORTHAMPTON
Cliftonville
Northampton
NN1 5BD
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