Dental Theatre Nurse
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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.
Job description
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
About the employer
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.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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