Band 4 Registered Dental Nurse

at  East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, proactive registered dental nurses to join our busy maxillofacial and orthodontic department.
Previous experience in this field would be preferable.
We are able to offer excellent on site training and development, whilst enjoying a varied and valued role. You will have the opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team that includes Consultants, Doctors, RGN’s and specialist nurses. We provide a service to our patients that include oral surgery, orthodontics, consultation clinics and emergency trauma.

. To manage clinics without supervision
. To assist with the daily organizing of maxillofacial and orthodontic clinics
. Chairside working minor oral surgery
. Chairside working with the orthodontist
. Adhering to departmental infection control protocols
. Ensuring stock levels are maintained in clinics and reporting to Matron or Lead dental nurse when levels are low
. Liaising with radiology, pathology, medical records and secretaries as required
. Supporting patients as necessary
. You will be required to work cross site at EDGH and Conquest hospital.
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us