Job summary Dental Nurse - Maxillofacial Department Are you looking for a new opportunity but within a supportive and caring team? The Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for you. It is an exceptional place to work with the whole organisation focused on the patient. We have a fantastic international reputation and are proud of our heritage as pioneers of reconstructive surgery helping to rebuild our patient's lives. We are looking to recruit a part time Dental Nurse to our busy and diverse team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with our Maxillofacial outpatient department comprising of a number of specialist areas such as Orthodontics, Orthognathics, Head & Neck Cancers and Trauma and Minor Oral Surgery. If you are successfully appointed to this role and complete a 6 month probationary period you will be eligible for a two stage New Starter Premium of £1500 in total. You will receive £500 on receipt of your probationary paperwork from your line manager and another £1000 on the one year anniversary of your start date. Bank staff or returner with 12 months would not be eligible for the New Starter Premium. Main duties of the job Assist with clinicians in orthodontics Help with running Maxillofacial and Head and neck Oncology clinics Help with facial trauma clinics Assist clinicians with MOS We constantly strive for excellence, delivering high quality patient focused care. Our nursing teams are compassionate and empathetic who take pride in the high quality care they provide to all of our patients. About us Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond. We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care. Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 276-7005476-AC Job locations Queen Vistoria Hospital Holtye Road East Grinstead RH19 3DZ Job description Job responsibilities To provide specialist nursing support to maxillofacial clinicians, Orthodontists and hospital practitioners, within the department. To work as part of a team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. Under supervision, be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. An expectation to be able to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff, and work without direct supervision. Honour the Trusts Core Values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others. Apply the principals of the GDC Code at all times. Demonstrate commitment to quality patient care through effective team working. Job description Job responsibilities To provide specialist nursing support to maxillofacial clinicians, Orthodontists and hospital practitioners, within the department. To work as part of a team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. Under supervision, be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. An expectation to be able to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff, and work without direct supervision. Honour the Trusts Core Values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others. Apply the principals of the GDC Code at all times. Demonstrate commitment to quality patient care through effective team working. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GDC registration Desirable Radiography Certificate Concious sedation certificate Orthodontic nurse certificate Oral Health Education certificate Impression Taking certificate Experience Essential IRMER Infection Control Desirable Orthodontic Experience Oral Surgery Experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential GDC registration Desirable Radiography Certificate Concious sedation certificate Orthodontic nurse certificate Oral Health Education certificate Impression Taking certificate Experience Essential IRMER Infection Control Desirable Orthodontic Experience Oral Surgery 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. 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 Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Vistoria Hospital Holtye Road East Grinstead RH19 3DZ Employer's website https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)