Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Orthodontics/Maxfax
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (Maternity cover)
- Oriau
- Rhan-amser - 36 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 275-2610-SA-DN36
- Cyflogwr
- Medway NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Medway Maritime Hospital
- Tref
- Gillingham
- Cyflog
- £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 05/11/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Dental Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 4
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People?
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust, we are able to give our employees flexibility on where, when and the hours they work.
Our culture and values are what drives Medway NHS Foundation Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when you are completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Dental Nurse
Division: Surgery and Anaesthetics
Care Group: Orthodontics/Maxfax
Band: 4
Salary: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata
We are recruiting for a Dental Nurse who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
To provide high quality, safe and professional care to the patients and their families in the Maxillofacial and Orthodontics Department.
To provide chair side support to the Maxillofacial and Orthodontics Teams.To work alongside our Medical Practitioners as part of the Nursing Team. Assist in the treatment of patient, care for the general wellbeing of patients, assist with dental screening, carry out associated clerical work and help with the general smooth running of the department. Be able to deal with nervous patients, and reassure new patients.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Provide a comprehensive and efficient service for patients and their carers and to provide comprehensive support to clinicians throughout a wide range of clinical treatments
To receive patients and prepare them for treatment responding to each individual patients needs
Responsible for the wellbeing of patients undergoing treatment in the unit
Assist with smooth running of maxillofacial surgery, orthodontic treatment and consultation clinics
Ensure all documentation and outcome sheets are completed and processed appropriately
Ensure compliance with Policies and Procedures and clinical guideline for self and for others
Accurate preparation of clinical equipment for clinics ensuring that all equipment is checked, clean and in good working order, following infection control guidelines at all times
Assist in carrying out audit and development as requested
Be responsible for maintaining clinical standards within area of work. Use initiative and manage work load
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Our Vision and Values
All staff must commit to our Vision and Values and exhibit behaviours in line with our new Values.
Bold We are inspiring and ambitious
Every Person Counts We are respectful and supportive
Sharing and Open We are open and speak up
Together We are inclusive and responsible
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment. Our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Specific Duties Applicable to Orthodontics
Advise patients on oral hygiene and how to care for their braces, retainers and appliances at a level appropriate to patients needs and understanding
Chairside assisting with orthodontic procedures
Maintaining patients orthodontic records and correct storage and recording of Models
Be open to undertake impression training
If appropriately trained, to take radiographs
If appropriately trained, to provide an oral health clinic for patients
Maintain smooth running of orthodontic clinics and undertake clinic preparation on all levels ensuring that all equipment meets the trust policies for infection control and health and safety
Assist the senior staff in maintaining departmental stock levels
Liaise with laboratory staff and other departments involved with patients care
Specific Duties Applicable to Oral Surgery
Assist clinician with minor oral surgery and other maxillofacial surgery procedures ensuring aseptic technique is adhered to when required
Advise patients, relatives or carers on pre-operative and post-operative instruction for maxillofacial surgery
Ensure pre-operative checks are undertaken to check patient identity and all histology specimens are correctly labelled and sent to correct laboratory
Deal with telephone enquiries from patients and provide information and reassurance as required
To provide assistance in the operating theatre, ensuring patient safety during the procedure whist the patient is under general anaesthetic
Specific Duties Applicable to Maxillofacial Clinics
Chaperoning as necessary
Provide a professional environment and welcome to patients
Participate in the smooth running of the clinic involving other members of the multidisciplinary team
Keep patients informed of any delay in clinic in a timely manner
Ensure notes are in order when on clinic notes prep
Professional Requirements
Maintain registration with the General Dental Council
Ensure mandatory CPD requirement is obtained by attending study sessions, completing on line study etc.
Maintain and organise own Trust mandatory training
Work to trust and department values, maintaining professionalism at all times with patients, visitor and colleagues
Recognise and work within limits of your competence and maintain confidentiality
Undertake any other duties to meet the changing needs and priorities of the service
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- National Examining Board for Dental Nurses Certificate of equivalent qualification
- Registered with the General Dental Council
- Be willing to undertake impression training
- Up to date continuing professional development (CPD)
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Some knowledge of orthodontic treatments
- Knowledge of infection control procedures
- Understanding of patient confidentiality and Data Protection
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Dental nursing experience
- Experience of working in a clinical setting as part of a dental team
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Preparing for patients treatments
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain accurate patient records
- Be able to organise own clinic
- Ability to teach oral health to patients
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.
Application numbers
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Zivile Baniene
- Teitl y swydd
- Lead nurse
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
Rhestr swyddi gyda Medway NHS Foundation Trust yn Nyrsio a Bydwreigiaeth neu bob sector




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