Senior Dental Nurse

This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract

A position has become available for a Senior Dental Nurse within our busy expanding Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Unit.

Prospective candidates would be applying for a position that offers a diverse range of roles within the area of Maxillofacial /Oral surgery and Orthodontics. Candidates looking to apply must have already gained a recognised radiography qualification.

Prospective candidates would be expected to participate in all areas of the department, including but not exhaustive: Orthodontic treatment planning and procedure clinics, Minor Oral Surgery, Pre-assessment clinics (prior to surgery), Xray and CBCT taking and attending to ambulatory trauma patients.

There is scope or development within the role with relevant competency based training available.

If this is the job you are looking for (or may not have known you were looking for) we would welcome a dynamic forward thinking individual to apply for this exciting position.

The post holder is responsible for the implementation and smooth running of clinical sessions within the department and outlying services related to the department such as work in a theatre / minor oral surgery setting or a help caring for a cohort of patients with learning difficulties.

The Post Holder

• will assist oral surgeon/orthodontist with dental treatment
• will provide pre and post procedure dental hygiene advice to patients undergoing orthodontic, maxillofacial or oral surgery procedures
• will carry out dental radiographs and Cone Beam CT scanning
• will prepare materials, instruments and equipment for specialist practitioners
• will be expected to work as a member of the outpatient team, bringing dental expertise and guidance to our service
• will be expected to facilitate training and provide day to day training and clinical supervision to students, less experienced staff and other members of the team
• will at all times, adhere to the Guidance of Standards recommended by the GDC, whilst incorporating the trust core values within their daily working practice.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 14th August, however this is subject to change

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nikki Dalziel Job title: Sister Email address: ***email_hidden*** Telephone number: 01536 493670

Sister Nikki Dalziel on 01536 493672

Deputy Sister Chantelle Burley 01536 491619