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Senior Specialist Dental Nurse
Band 5
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
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Senior Dental Nurse
Maxillofacial and Orthodontics
Band 5 depending on qualifications and experience.
Hours: 22.6 hrs permanent & 26 hours fixed term for 1 year
Can be one full time position or 2-part time
We are seeking to recruit a Specialist Dental nurse to work within our busy Outpatient Department. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a progressive and developing environment.
If you are a motivated Dental Nurse and wish to gain or expand your experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics, please contact Melinda Berry on 01908 995298 for further details and to arrange an informal visit.
Alternatively, contact the HR Department
Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
To provide and maintain a high standard of chair side dental nursing care, for Oral / Maxillofacial Surgery, and Orthodontic clinics.
To provide a Dental Radiological service for the department.
To ensure that the best possible Dental Nursing Care is delivered to patients including those with complex medical, physical and emotional needs.
Ensure the delivery of high quality professional care throughout the department.
Represent the department in a professional manner at all times.
Ensure all lines of communication are identified and used effectively
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
· To ensure that patients and visitors needs are met in a courteous, helpful & compassionate way, which may require the use of different styles of communication.
· Act as a named nurse for Department clinics.
· Responsible for administrative duties in clinic i.e: clinic sheets, consent forms and return appointment slips.
· Obtain individual patient medical history as required.
· Advise patient on wearing, function and care of occlusal bite splints.
· Assist clinicians in operating theatres as scrub nurse when required.
· Accountable for appropriate disposal of clinic waste e.g. sharps, swabs etc in line with Trust policies and procedures.
· Provide chair side assistance for Orthodontic clinics.
· Assist clinicians facilitating four-handed orthodontic procedures.
· Ensure appropriate instrumentation & equipment is available for relevant procedures.
· Ensure that orientation of all brackets & bands are up to date, and the surgery is fully stocked.
· Observe decontamination policy when handling and sterilising dental impressions.
· Impart basic Oral Hygiene instruction to patients and advise on care of appliances.
· Assist in the construction of fixed appliances.
· Collate necessary medical records e.g. Study models, notes, reports, radiographs etc.
· Provide chair side assistance for MaxilloFacial clinics
· Assist with head and neck trauma patients referred by Accident & Emergency Department utilising necessary expertise.
· Assist with the manual handling of patients within a difficult confined area.
· Assist the clinician with invasive surgical procedures.
· Set up sterile surgical trolleys with all relevant equipment for the proposed procedure.
· Ensuring all specialist equipment & materials are provided
· Act as the second appropriate person during intravenous sedation sessions.
· Monitor patients clinically and electronically on pulse-oximeters, during surgical procedures while under a sedative medication.
· Act as a scrub nurse dealing with blood, saliva & specimens
· Administer Basic Life Support as necessary.
· Take intra oral and extra oral radiographic examinations following a clinical prescription observing radiological policies and procedures.
· Critique and assess quality of images.
· Assess suitability of patient prior to radiation exposure.
· Deputise on occasion, in the absence of the Dental Nurse Team Manager
· Ensure all mandatory training implemented by the Trust is carried out.
· Maintain high standards of working protocols/guidelines, and suggest changes when necessary.
· Check portable drill and calibrate machine and motors prior to surgery.
· Check and test Blood Glucose monitor.
· Check cryo-therapy equipment is in working order and ensure necessary gas is available.
· Be conversant with policies and procedures relating to Fire and Health & Safety.
· Report all accidents and complaints in accordance with Trust policies and assist in investigations of complaints and accidents as required.
· Ensure that the maintenance of control of drugs/health & safety/ decontamination/data protection/COSHH statutory requirements are met within his/her sphere of control.
· Work closely with medical colleagues providing dental nursing expertise.
· Maintain effective communication links both formal and informal with all staff and external professional agencies and bodies.
PLEASE REFER TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications and knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- National Certificate in Dental Nursing (NEBDN) Or equivalent
- National Certificate in Dental Radiography
Meini prawf dymunol
- National Certificate in Conscious sedation
- Diploma in Dental Health Education
- National Certificate in Orthodontic nursing NEBDN
- Venapuncture
- Cannulation
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Significant Dental Nursing Experience
Meini prawf dymunol
- Maxillofacial Nursing
- Orthodontic Nursing
- NHS experience
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Effective Team Member
- Ability to use initiative
- Sympathetic and caring
- High level of interpersonal and organisational skills.
Personal and people development
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of CPD
- Evidence of appraisal
- Able to work well under pressure adapting as needed
- Flexible in approach to service delivery
Communication
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good IT skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Specific requirements
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Melinda Berry
- Teitl y swydd
- Dental Nurse Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
Rhestr swyddi gyda Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust yn Meddygol a deintyddol neu bob sector