Liverpool University Dental Hospital provides dental care across all specialities through undergraduate, postgraduate and specialist service activity.
Applications are invited for the post of Registered Dental Nurse within the Dental Hospital. Applicants must be registered with the General Dental Council and hold a recognised dental nurse qualification. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with excellent clinical and communication skills.
Responsibilities include:
1. Providing the highest quality of nursing care to all staff and students within the trust.
2. Carrying out duties to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation.
3. Working with minimum supervision, using own initiative.
4. Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students during dental procedures.
5. Recording treatment and other associated clerical work.
6. Preparing filling materials, impression materials, instruments, equipment, dressings, and syringes.
7. Ensuring the treatment area is clean and tidy, adhering to infection prevention and control procedures.
8. Clearing away used instruments and materials at the end of treatment.
9. Assisting with medical emergencies in line with GDC scope of practice.
10. Assisting clinics with investigations e.g. x-ray procedures, blood tests, and bacteriological tests.
11. Receiving patients attending for emergency treatment and triaging as appropriate.
12. Providing patients with pre- and post-operative instructions and ensuring they are fully understood.
13. Care and minor maintenance of equipment utilised within the dental environment.
14. Assisting with all methods of treatment and surgical procedures and working in any area of the hospital when necessary.
15. Communicating with other departments within the Hospital when necessary, ensuring that follow-up treatment is arranged.
16. Maintaining stock, clearing cupboards, checking expiry dates on bottles, and re-ordering stock as necessary.
17. Providing cover for and undertaking duties of absent colleagues as necessary.
18. Following all policies and procedures of the organisation.
This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Mar 2025.
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