Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the ORST Care Group (Oral Surgery, Oral Diagnosis, Radiography, Special Care Dentistry and Dental Theatres) and applications are invited for the role of Band 6 Dental Theatre Nurse. This is a permanent part time post and open to those who fulfil the person specification.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, professional individual with excellent clinical and communication skills and the ability to provide a clear focus for clinical and managerial leadership across the department. The candidate will work closely with the Unit Manager AND Dental Theatre Team to ensure the efficient running of the department.
Main duties of the job
To maintain awareness of, and comply with appropriate Registered body Trust policies, procedures andguidelines. To demonstrate evidence of on-going specialist professional development via a personal professional portfolio and the NHS knowledge and skills frame work.Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. To provide support and knowledge to patients within the speciality. Acts as a role model, demonstrating effective organisational, clinical and leadership skills.
Maintain patient confidentiality and record keeping.
Demonstrate a knowledge of good I.T skills and record keeping.
Maintain professional standards and adhere to the Trust and departmental dress code policy.The post will require the practitioner to be able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously. The practitioner is competent to deliver expert, skilled care in a specialised area within the dental hospital i.e. patients undergoing dental procedures under general anaesthesia. Promote best practice through participation in clinical audit and implementation of evidence based practice.
Maintain and ensuring high standards of Infection Prevention and Control procedures throughout the Care Group.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Securing and assuring the highest standards of clinical care by providing leadership to nursing and support staff.
To assist the theatre team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
Take responsibility for ordering and maintenance of stock levels, of specialist items and resources in the department.
Assist in the smooth running of theatre lists by sending for patients as required, and escorting patients from theatre to the recovery area, with the appropriate handover.
Support patients/ families/ staff effectively communicating sensitive, confidential information using a variety of communication skills such as empathy, negotiation and reassurance.
To contribute to the annual strategy and business plan.
To co-operate to provide nursing cover across the hospital ensuring staffing levels and skill mix are based on clinical need.
To manage non staff resources in the department, ensuring value for money and appropriate and efficient usage.
To ensure staff support systems are in place liaising with Occupational Health and HR when necessary.
To be involved in the recruitment and retention of staff, and contribute to induction processes.To carry out appraisals and performance review of all nursing staff.
To work together with the Clinical Support Managers and the Assistant Director of Nursing to ensure all staff undertake continuing clinical and professional development and comply with mandatory training requirements.
To encourage leadership and supervisory development, promoting these skills within the workplace including the development of action learning sets.
To contribute to the creation of a continuous learning environment to support all staff, both qualified and trainees.
Work with the clinical team to ensure clinical governance is an active process within the departments.
To adhere to Trust protocols, procedures, guidelines and policies for all nursing staff within the department.
To continually update your knowledge base so that nursing procedures are based on clinical need.
To be involved in disciplinary procedures as necessary with the Assistant Director of Nursing and Clinical Support Managers, in accordance with the Trusts disciplinary procedures.
To support other departments within the Dental Hospital as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN Dental Nurse Qualification OR Equivalent GDC recognised Dental Nurse qualification
- Educated to GCSE/O level standard or equivalent
- Currently registered with the General Dental Council (GDC)
- Evidence of CPD/Further study
- Further qualifications in Sedation, Oral Health, Radiography or Orthodontic Dental Nursing
Knowledge
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of the NHS as it relates to dentistry
- Knowledge of Undergraduate and Postgraduate education within a Dental Hospital
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and with patients
- Evidence of good managerial skills
- Competent Dental Nursing skills that can be demonstrated in all departments
- Ability to plan work, motivate staff and delegate effectively
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience in a senior post in a hospital, community, or GDP setting
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dental Hospital
Pembroke Place
Liverpool
L3 5PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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