Registered Dental Nurse

Liverpool University Dental Hospital provides dental care across all specialities through undergraduate, postgraduate and specialist service activity. To provide the highest quality of nursing care, to all staff and students within the trust. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students during dental procedures. Recording of treatment and other associated clerical work. Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments, equipment, dressings and syringes. Ensuring the treatment area is clean and tidy, adhering to infection prevention and control procedures. Clearing away used instruments and materials at the end of treatment. Assisting with medical emergencies in line with GDC scope of practice. Assisting clinics with investigations e.g. x-ray procedures, blood tests and bacteriological tests. Receiving patients attending for emergency treatment and triaging as appropriate Providing the patient with pre- and post-operative instructions and ensuring that the instructions are fully understood. Care and minor maintenance of equipment utilised within the dental environment. Assisting with all methods of treatment and surgical procedures and working in any area of the hospital when necessary, Communicating with other departments within the Hospital when necessary, ensuring that follow-up treatment is arranged. Maintaining stock, clearing cupboards and checking expiry dates on bottles and re-ordering stock as necessary. The post holder shall, as necessary, provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues. The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation. Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students during dental procedures.