Job overview

                         Dental Nurse Specialist - Part-time (13.5 horus)

The post holder will be supported by the Dental Nurse Manager,  Senior Dental Nurses, RGN’s & multidisciplinary team to undertake all relevant aspects of dental nursing and patient management: and 
be expected to act in an accountable manner, adhering to relevant codes of conduct and Trust policies.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties Summary:

·         Assist dental practitioner with dental treatment: providing pre and post operative dental hygiene advice to patients in specialist dental areas e.g. orthodontic, maxillo–facial

·         Carry out dental radiography

·         Prepare materials, instruments, equipment for specialist dental practitioner

·         Provide day to day or clinical supervision to less experienced staff.

The post holder will always be expected to provide a high standard of care by:

·         Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care

·         Working closely with the department/ward manager, and multi-disciplinary team members, in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development within the department/ward environment

·         Carry out all relevant forms of care under supervision and when proficient, demonstrate procedures of care; supervise junior qualified and/or unqualified staff including student nurses, all whilst maintaining a safe working environment.

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.