Job overview

The post holder will carry out a full range of Maxillofacial nursing duties and provide high quality 
care. They will be clinically responsible and accountable for the treatment and management of 
patients in their care and will work independently under the clinical supervision of the sister/nurse 
in charge.
They will anticipate the clinician’s needs and any potential complications which may arise. This will 
include assembly of equipment, mixing materials and holding instruments in position during 
procedures.
The post holder is responsile for providing specialist nursing support to the Maxillofacial Surgeons 
within the department.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the management and well being of the patients undergoing treatment in the 
department, working on your own initiative, but under the management of the sister.
Receive and prepare patients for treatment and ensuring that all information is available in 
notes prior to surgery.
Advise patients, relatives or carers on pre and post-operative instructions.
Assist the clinical staff within the Maxillofacial specialties.
Ensure safe storage, use and administration of all medicines and substances according to 
Trust Policy.
Maintain the patients safety during invasive procedures.
Act as the patients advocate during consultations, investigations and /or treatment.
Clean and prepare the oral surgery rooms prior to clinics.
Responsible for ensuring correct instruments/equipment/lmedicaments are available for 
sessions and the clinical area is set up appropriately prior to treatment, adhering to infection 
prevention and control guidelines. 
Assemble and utilise equipment as required, including specialist equipment
Clean and maintain equipment and instruments.
Clean away infected material after procedures, including sharps and bloods.
Maintain patient records to ensure information is accurate and up to date, both on paper 
and electronically, including Audits.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.