Job summary The Maxillofacial and Orthodontic department is looking to build a team of dynamic, conscientious, flexible individuals (Nurses) to work shifts across 3 of the sites within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation sites. Staffs will be required to work on one of our 3 sites at either Barnet, Chase Farm or Edgware Hospitals. The candidates must hold the National Dental Nurse Certificate Qualification and be fully registered with the General Dental Council. Ideally you will be hospital trained in both maxillofacial and orthodontics, training will be provided as required. VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE Main duties of the job The post holder will provide a caring / professional and specialised assistance and support for the maxillofacial, orthodontic, restorative and prosthetics clinicians and post graduate students. Provide pre/post-operative specialised advice to patients including hygiene instructions. Assist in the smooth running of the department and provide professional care and specialised knowledge for a wide range of patients including children, adults, special needs, trauma and oncology patients. Assist Consultants, Registrars and Clinicians with a variety of specialised procedures, including emergency treatments, trauma, skin biopsies, oral surgery, restorative and reconstructive treatments. This will involve preparation of specialised/expensive equipment and materials. Act and work independently managing clinics effectively and efficiently, and as a valued member of a multi disciplinary team within the trust guidelines. Please refer to the attached JD and PS for further information. About us Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients. Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. For a further discussion about this post, please contact: Julie Dunn, Senior Maxillofacial Specialist Nurse Manager on 0208 216 - 5700 or email j.dunn2nhs.net alternately Benny Kadete Senior Maxillofacial Nurse at Chase Farm: on 0208 216 5700 or via email benedicta.kadetenhs.net Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £17.43 an hour Hourly Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 391-3529-BANK Job locations Chase Farm, Barnet and Edgware Hospital Wellhouse Lane Barnet EN5 3DJ Job description Job responsibilities Royal Free World Class Values :- The post holder will offer World Class Value based care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike. 1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Carry out procedures in a caring and sensitive manner and apply aseptic techniques e.g. Dressings for trauma/cancer patients/ Local anaesthetic surgical procedures. Access walk in /telephone patients offering advice and sending them through the appropriate channels e.g. Accident and emergency, or back to GP/GDP. Work within the trust policy when treating patients with infectious/highly transmittable diseases. 2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS Provide professional care and specialised knowledge for a wide range of patients e.g. Children, adults, special needs, trauma and oncology. Including educating patients / relations with specialised oral hygiene and dietary advice. Carry out finger blood tests for Warfarin patients, understanding and acting on results. 3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT Take responsibility for personal continuing professional development in order to enhance knowledge, skills and values needed for safe and effective practice. Set goals using a performance work plan. 4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES No direct budgetary responsibilities. An awareness and understanding of resource consciousness, minimising financial wastages when rotating stock and stocking surgeries. 5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING May be required to supervise qualified and unqualified staff, and carry out KSF appraisals on staff on a lower banding. However, they will have no direct line management responsibility. Will be expected to educate and introduce new procedures, guidelines and policies to clinical and trainee staff, implemented by the senior Nurse. Please refer to the attached JD and PS for further information Job description Job responsibilities Royal Free World Class Values :- The post holder will offer World Class Value based care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike. 1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Carry out procedures in a caring and sensitive manner and apply aseptic techniques e.g. Dressings for trauma/cancer patients/ Local anaesthetic surgical procedures. Access walk in /telephone patients offering advice and sending them through the appropriate channels e.g. Accident and emergency, or back to GP/GDP. Work within the trust policy when treating patients with infectious/highly transmittable diseases. 2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS Provide professional care and specialised knowledge for a wide range of patients e.g. Children, adults, special needs, trauma and oncology. Including educating patients / relations with specialised oral hygiene and dietary advice. Carry out finger blood tests for Warfarin patients, understanding and acting on results. 3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT Take responsibility for personal continuing professional development in order to enhance knowledge, skills and values needed for safe and effective practice. Set goals using a performance work plan. 4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES No direct budgetary responsibilities. An awareness and understanding of resource consciousness, minimising financial wastages when rotating stock and stocking surgeries. 5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING May be required to supervise qualified and unqualified staff, and carry out KSF appraisals on staff on a lower banding. However, they will have no direct line management responsibility. Will be expected to educate and introduce new procedures, guidelines and policies to clinical and trainee staff, implemented by the senior Nurse. Please refer to the attached JD and PS for further information Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & professional Qualifications Essential National Certificate for Dental Nursing / NVQ or hospital equivalent / Diploma level. GCSE or equivalent in English and 1 other subject Registered with the GDC by January 08 Desirable oTrack record of continuous professional development. i.e. courses and in service training. Courses can include implantology, IV sedation, radiography etc. Experience Essential Significant Post Graduate experience as a dental nurse/surgery assistant in which some demonstrable experience in Oral & Maxillofacial, Orthodontics and Restorative Department. While some experience in each of the above subjects is a minimum request the candidate will be expected to become proficient in a full range of maxillofacial, orthodontic and restorative skills during their development though the KSF framework. After demonstrable time in this post with in house training and the knowledge gained during surgical and non-surgical procedures the candidate will be expected to be fully competent and a skilful maxillofacial, orthodontic and restorative nurse working on their own initiative and managing individual clinics. Basic anatomy of head & neck obtained from national certificate and working in maxillofacial Desirable Hospital experience familiarity with restorative & Oral Maxillofacial procedures Working in a busy environment Basic IT skills Previous knowledge of development studies which can include, either certificate in implantology, IV sedation or radiography Personal Qualities & attributes Essential Good verbal/written communication skills Ability to work under pressure in a calm and positive manner Ability to manage own work load. Motivated Good time keeping Presentable Good organisational skills Be able to conduct themselves in a mature, professional manner. Desirable Ability to work as a member of the multi- disciplinary team Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & professional Qualifications Essential National Certificate for Dental Nursing / NVQ or hospital equivalent / Diploma level. GCSE or equivalent in English and 1 other subject Registered with the GDC by January 08 Desirable oTrack record of continuous professional development. i.e. courses and in service training. Courses can include implantology, IV sedation, radiography etc. Experience Essential Significant Post Graduate experience as a dental nurse/surgery assistant in which some demonstrable experience in Oral & Maxillofacial, Orthodontics and Restorative Department. While some experience in each of the above subjects is a minimum request the candidate will be expected to become proficient in a full range of maxillofacial, orthodontic and restorative skills during their development though the KSF framework. After demonstrable time in this post with in house training and the knowledge gained during surgical and non-surgical procedures the candidate will be expected to be fully competent and a skilful maxillofacial, orthodontic and restorative nurse working on their own initiative and managing individual clinics. Basic anatomy of head & neck obtained from national certificate and working in maxillofacial Desirable Hospital experience familiarity with restorative & Oral Maxillofacial procedures Working in a busy environment Basic IT skills Previous knowledge of development studies which can include, either certificate in implantology, IV sedation or radiography Personal Qualities & attributes Essential Good verbal/written communication skills Ability to work under pressure in a calm and positive manner Ability to manage own work load. Motivated Good time keeping Presentable Good organisational skills Be able to conduct themselves in a mature, professional manner. Desirable Ability to work as a member of the multi- disciplinary team 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Address Chase Farm, Barnet and Edgware Hospital Wellhouse Lane Barnet EN5 3DJ Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)