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JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Maxillofacial Dental Nurse QVH Band: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontic Departments Base: Queen Victoria Hospital Division / Department: Maxillofacial Department Hours: 30 Reports to: Departmental Matron Accountable to: Head of Nursing- Elective & Departmental Matron Job Summary: (short statement describing the main purpose of the post) To provide specialist nursing support to Maxillofacial clinicians, Orthodontists and hospital practitioners, within the department. 2 Main working relationships Elective Matron Maxillofacial Nursing Manager Senior Staff Nurse Band 5 Dental Nurse 3 Budget responsibilities: No immediate budget responsibility. Will be required to assist budget holder with budget management Dimensions: N/A Trust: Queen Victoria Hospital 1 Job Description & Person Specification Template Care Group: Maxillofacial Unit Organisational Chart Head of Nursing- Elective Departmental Matron Deputy Departmental Matron Dental Nurse Team leader Staff Nurse Dental Nurse Healthcare Assistant _____________________________________________________________________ 2 Job Description & Person Specification Template Key result areas: Specific duties/skills applicable to oral surgery Assist clinician with care of IV sedation patients when on QVH site; monitor observations as required. Assist with minor oral surgery and other maxillofacial surgery procedures ensuring aseptic technique is adhered to when required. Advise patients, relatives or carers on pre and post-operative instructions for maxillofacial surgery. Assist with and maintain smooth running of consultation clinics within Maxfac and ENT including Trauma. Professional requirements Maintain registration with the General Dental Council. Ensure mandatory CPD requirement is obtained by attending study sessions, completing online study etc Maintain and organise own mandatory training. Work to required KSF standards. Work to Trust and department values, maintaining professionalism at all times with patients, visitor and colleagues. Recognise and work within limits of your competence Uphold the reputation of your profession at all times Maintain professional confidentiality Specific duties/skills applicable to orthodontics Advise patients on oral hygiene and how to care for their braces, retainers and appliances. Chair side assisting with orthodontic procedures using 4 handed technique. Maintain patients orthodontic records including X-Rays and Models Be open to undertaking impression taking training. Maintain smooth running of orthodontic clinics and undertake clinic preparation on all levels. Specific duties/skills applicable to radiography trained staff Ensure equipment is set to take radiographs during the day. With consent of patient ensure all jewellery and other valuable items are removed, stored safely during procedure and returned when process is completed. Download digital patient images and transfer to requisite databases. Troubleshoot and, if possible correct, local IT problems ie errors between PACS and CRIS systems. Report any issues to RPS, clinical manager or Radiography manager. Uphold local rules for ionizing radiation ie ensure radiation badges are worn and that they are changed bi monthly. Ensure IRMER is kept up to date (every 5 years) Ensure justification of images at ALL times 3 Job Description & Person Specification Template General: Receive and prepare patients for treatment. Responsible for the well-being of patients undergoing treatment in the unit. Assist with the smooth running of maxillofacial surgery and orthodontic treatment and consultation clinics. Ensure all documentation is completed ie sedation documentation, local anaesthetic book coding forms etc. Ensure clinic notes are in order when on clinic prep. Flexibility to cover late running clinics if required. Assist with mentoring all new members of staff and post graduate students ie Maxfac module students. Work on own initiative in oral & maxillofacial and orthodontic clinics with the support of the senior staff. Advise and assist in management of consumable stock levels and equipment. Assist with provision and prepare clinical equipment and materials for daily use in the maxillofacial and orthodontic clinics. This will include the assembly of high-speed hand pieces, monitors, diagnostic scopes and other instruments. Assess equipment readiness for use. Ensure pre safety checks are carried out. Report any problems to EME or manufacturer; completing necessary documentation Assist with ensuring the smooth running of the Synergy service reporting any problems to the Synergy coordinator. Ensure high standards of cleanliness and all safeguards against cross-infection are maintained following IPACT protocols. Assist with health & safety, COSHH and local risk assessment: report as necessary. Assist in carrying out audit or research & development initiatives as requested. Assist with the undertaking of link nurse roles as required and directed Carry out any other duties commensurate with post THE STATEMENTS BELOW MUST BE INCLUDED IN ALL JOB DESCRIPTIONS Health and Safety The postholder must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and must follow these at all times, including ensuring that they act in line with all policies and procedures at all times in order to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and colleagues. Equality and Diversity The postholder is required to promote equality in service delivery and employment practices. All employees must comply with all the Trusts equality and diversity policies, procedures and initiatives. Infection Prevention and Control Infection Prevention and Control is everybody's responsibility. All staff are required to adhere to the Trust’s Infection Prevention and Control policy and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times. Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 4 Job Description & Person Specification Template Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Person specification Title of post : Dental Nurse______________ Area ESSENTIAL Qualifications Specifics required for role e.g. degree, NVQ, diploma, CGSE Experience Level of experience. This should not be quantified by time but should describe the breadth and depth of that experience Knowledge Describe technical knowledge required Skills e.g. physical skills keyboard skills, driving, dexterity required DESIRABLE National certificate of dental nursing (NEBDN) GDC registration NVQ level 3 in Dental nursing IRMER COSHH legislation Use of PC & conventional software Radiography certificate Conscious sedation certificate. Orthodontic nurses certificate Tissue Viability Maxillofacial nursing module Minor oral surgery experience Orthodontic experience Knowledge of aseptic technique Infection control Precautions Dental and Oral health Bonding Bonding Good communication skills Work without supervision Prioritise own workload Good keyboard skills Good organisational skills Exercise own judgment Act on own initiative Maintain confidentiality Impression taking Oral hygiene Good computer skills Good Team skills 5 Job Description & Person Specification Template Attributes Additional requirements Work to time constraints/deadlines. Empathetic approach to patient care Work as part of a team. Reliable with good time management Positive and cheerful personality. Able to work with managers and staff at all levels within the organization Recognise and work within own limitations Uphold the reputation of your profession at all times Good hand-eye co-ordination Able to manipulate instruments and Ionising equipment. Undertake physical patient handling Ability to stand for long periods of time. Good coping mechanisms Excellent team player Date written: 20/4/17 BDA 6 Job Description & Person Specification Template