Registered Dental Nurse

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide the highest quality of nursing care to all staff and students within the trust.
2. Carry out the duties in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation.
3. The Dental Nurse will be expected to work with minimum supervision, using their own initiative.

Job responsibilities

1. Recording of treatment and other associated clerical work.
2. Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments, equipment, dressings and syringes.
3. Ensuring the treatment area is clean and tidy, adhering to infection prevention and control procedures.
4. Clearing away used instruments and materials at the end of treatment.
5. Assisting with medical emergencies in line with GDC scope of practice.
6. Assisting clinics with investigations e.g. x-ray procedures, blood tests and bacteriological tests.
7. Receiving patients attending for emergency treatment and triaging as appropriate.
8. Providing the patient with pre- and post-operative instructions and ensuring that the instructions are fully understood.
9. Care and minor maintenance of equipment utilised within the dental environment.
10. Assisting with all methods of treatment and surgical procedures and working in any area of the hospital when necessary.
11. Communicating with other departments within the Hospital when necessary, ensuring that follow-up treatment is arranged.
12. Maintaining stock, clearing cupboards and checking expiry dates on bottles and re-ordering stock as necessary.
13. The post holder shall, as necessary, provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.
14. The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Person Specification

Other

• Empathy with all patient groups, including those with special needs.
• A willingness to accept that flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the NHS.
• Pro-active approach to team building.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal oral and written skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and staff at all levels.
• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Registrable Dental Nurse qualification or NVQ Level III in Oral Healthcare.
• Must be registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional.
• Evidence of maintenance/updated relevant Continued Professional Development.
• Further qualifications in basic first aid, health & safety, manual handling.

Experience

• Demonstrable recent experience of working as part of a dental team.
• Experience in a hospital setting.

Knowledge

• Interest in oral health promotion.
• Up to date knowledge of the NHS as it relates to dentistry.
• Knowledge of new strategies in dentistry.

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.

Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 per annum pro rata.