Bank Dental Nurse
Patient and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by:
- Putting patients first
- Aiming to get it right
- Recognising that everybody counts
- Doing everything openly and honestly
Job overview
To work and participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing high standards of care for patients with complex dental problems that cannot be treated in the General Dental Practice(s). The post holder will provide a range of dental nursing and oral surgery skills to support the dental clinic and Oral Surgeons
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Provide high-quality chairside and clinical support within Oral Surgery clinics, working independently to prioritise workloads and meet patient and clinician needs. Support oral surgery procedures, monitor patients undergoing sedation, manage dental emergencies, and deliver compassionate patient care. Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients and carers, provide treatment advice, maintain accurate records using Trust systems, and ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures. Work collaboratively to deliver a safe, efficient and patient-centred service.
Working for our organisation
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provide high-quality chairside support during Oral Surgery clinics and procedures. Work independently to manage and prioritise workload within a busy clinical environment. Assist in the management of dental emergencies and respond appropriately to complications .Monitor patients undergoing sedation and escalate concerns promptly. Prepare clinics, equipment and treatment areas to support effective service delivery. Provide patients and carers with information, advice and support before and after procedures .Communicate effectively with consultants, clinicians, nursing staff, patients and external healthcare professionals.Use professional judgement and initiative to address patient needs and enquiries within agreed protocols. Maintain compliance with Trust policies, procedures and clinical governance requirements. Utilise Trust IT systems to support patient care and clinic administration. Deliver compassionate, patient-centred care while promoting dignity, respect and inclusion. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and share best practice to support excellent standards of dental nursing care.
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England'
Visa and Immigration
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The statement included within this advert is intended to support applicants in assessing their individual circumstances against the Home Office criteria and to ensure transparency within the recruitment process.
However, meeting these criteria does not guarantee that sponsorship will be offered. The availability of a Certificate of Sponsorship is subject to local recruitment conditions, including the number and suitability of applicants and whether the role is considered hard to recruit to at the time of advertisement.
Accordingly, in situations where there is a sufficient pool of suitable candidates who do not require sponsorship, it is unlikely that sponsorship will be provided.
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