Dental Nurse
An opportunity has arisen for a Dental Nurse to join our Oral Surgery Outpatient Department on a full time 37.5 hours per week basis.
We are a patient focused service and a dedicated team that offer a variety of treatments and procedures among which are: caring for patients with Head and Neck and skin Cancer: Orthodontic, Restorative, Oral surgery clinics and nurse led clinics as well as minor operative procedures.
The candidate will be required to take on board new skills and knowledge, and have a sensitive approach towards, patients, staff, visitors and colleagues. You will be expected to use your own initiative and work alongside the existing team members, including our medical team.
Radiology, Orthodontic experience and impression and photo taking is desirable.
Department hours are 8am-5.30pm 7 day service.
General Duties Will Include
- Chaperoning patients during clinic consultations and treatments.
- Preparing theatre for Minor Operation sessions and assisting in the same.
- Assisting the Orthodontist and Orthodontic Therapist.
- Preparing clinic rooms and house-keeping duties
- Acting as a co-ordinator on the arrival of patients to the department
Liaising With Other Wards And Departments, As Required
- We require a motivated, enthusiastic person who will be sensitive and caring
- Have good numeracy, literacy and IT skills
- Reliable.
- Able to work on own initiative, as well as in a team
- Willing to work flexible hours and to work across sites, as the service dictates.
We are committed to delivering the best possible healthcare services to the local population while ensuring the future viability of our services. This will be achieved by continually improving the productivity and efficiency of services. Our core focus has enabled demonstrable improvement in our key access, quality and performance indicators.
Our objectives and values
At ELHT Our Objectives Are To
- Put safety and quality at the heart of everything we do
- Invest in and develop our workforce
- Work with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships
- Encourage innovation and pathway reform, and deliver best practice
Our Values Are
- Put patients first
- Respect the individual
- Act with integrity
- Serve the community
- Promote positive change
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rochelle Greenwood Job title: Outpatient Manager ENT & OMFS Email address: rochelle.newton@elht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01254 732874
