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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.
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Main working relationships
Elective Matron
Maxillofacial Nursing Manager
Senior Staff Nurse
Band 5 Dental Nurse
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Budget responsibilities:
No immediate budget responsibility. Will be required to assist budget holder with budget management
Dimensions: N/A
Trust: Queen Victoria Hospital
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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
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Key result areas:
Specific duties/skills applicable to oral surgery
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Assist clinician with care of IV sedation patients when on QVH site; monitor observations as
required.
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Assist with minor oral surgery and other maxillofacial surgery procedures ensuring aseptic
technique is adhered to when required.
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Advise patients, relatives or carers on pre and post-operative instructions for maxillofacial
surgery.
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Assist with and maintain smooth running of consultation clinics within Maxfac and ENT
including Trauma.
Professional requirements
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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
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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
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General:
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Receive and prepare patients for treatment.
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Responsible for the well-being of patients undergoing treatment in the unit.
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Assist with the smooth running of maxillofacial surgery and orthodontic treatment and
consultation clinics.
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Ensure all documentation is completed ie sedation documentation, local anaesthetic book
coding forms etc.
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Ensure clinic notes are in order when on clinic prep.
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Flexibility to cover late running clinics if required.
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Assist with mentoring all new members of staff and post graduate students ie Maxfac module
students.
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Work on own initiative in oral & maxillofacial and orthodontic clinics with the support of the
senior staff.
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Advise and assist in management of consumable stock levels and equipment.
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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.
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Assess equipment readiness for use. Ensure pre safety checks are carried out.
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Report any problems to EME or manufacturer; completing necessary documentation
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Assist with ensuring the smooth running of the Synergy service reporting any problems to the
Synergy coordinator.
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Ensure high standards of cleanliness and all safeguards against cross-infection are maintained
following IPACT protocols.
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Assist with health & safety, COSHH and local risk assessment: report as necessary.
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Assist in carrying out audit or research & development initiatives as requested.
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Assist with the undertaking of link nurse roles as required and directed
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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).
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Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Person specification
Title of post : Dental Nurse______________
Area
ESSENTIAL
Qualifications
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Specifics
required for role
e.g. degree,
NVQ, diploma,
CGSE
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Experience
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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
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IRMER
COSHH legislation
Use of PC & conventional software
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Radiography
certificate Conscious
sedation certificate.
Orthodontic nurses
certificate
Tissue Viability
Maxillofacial nursing
module
Minor oral surgery
experience
Orthodontic
experience
Knowledge of
aseptic technique
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Infection control Precautions
Dental and Oral health
Bonding
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Bonding
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Good communication skills
Work without supervision
Prioritise own workload
Good keyboard skills
Good organisational skills
Exercise own judgment
Act on own initiative
Maintain confidentiality
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Impression taking
Oral hygiene
Good computer
skills
Good Team skills
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Attributes
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Additional
requirements
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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.
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Good coping
mechanisms
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Excellent team
player
Date written: 20/4/17 BDA
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