Job summary Are you looking for a new and exciting position to support patient pathways and clinical excellence?
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and forward thinking Specialist Sedation Dental Nurses to join the Paediatric team at Birmingham Dental Hospital on a Substantive Basis.
The Paediatric department provides a multitude of treatment to including dental extractions and restorative dental treatment under local anaesthetic, inhalation sedation and intravenous sedation.
The post-holder must hold a post qualification certificate in conscious sedation, be up to date with training and able to supply a copy of their CPD and sedation log.
The post-holder must be flexible as travel to other sites/locations within the division may be required and may able be asked to support evening and weekend activity.
We are looking to recruit to x2 part time posts as detailed below: Post 1: (3 days) Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Certificate in Inhalation Sedation required as a minimum) Post 2: (2days) Wednesday and Friday (Inhalation Sedation and IV Sedation Required) The Post Holder will support the clinical management of the dental specialty and ensure the provision of a high standard of patient care and that all Trust policies and procedures are adhered to.
Delivery of high-quality clinical nursing support for the specialties across Dental Services Division clinical sites to respond to the complex needs of the patients that meet the specialty criteria.
Main duties of the job Maintain a high standard of patient care and confidentiality within all dental clinics throughout the service and manage patients with complex dental, social and medical needs Stock control/rotation and the ordering of dental consumables as required from appropriate suppliers.
Prepare and maintain specialised dental equipment and dispose of clinical waste including bodily fluids.
Support recording ofpatient pre-operative assessments.
height weight and blood pressure Carry out any other duties relevant to this role specified by the Dental Nurse Manager and/or Dental Nurse Tutor(s) Provide clinical nursing support for sedation within the department to support the clinical patient pathway.
Identify relevant staff & student who require additional training within the specialty & escalate as appropriate Support the School of Dental Nursing, University of Birmingham, School of Hygiene and Therapy and relevant Heads of Service to provide team training for all disciplines.
Adhere to procedures to support and maintaining achieving national targets of compliance.
Ensure to implement agreed, local Divisional and Trust Policies.
Implement outcomes in respect of Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement relating to the specialty.
About us BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles.
BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities.
We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry.
We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities.
We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for a detailed account of the role.
Person Specification Education Essential Dental Nursing Qualification Post Qualification in Sedation (IH/IV/Both) GDC Registration Desirable Recognised Teaching Qualification at Level 3 or Equivalent Experience Essential Significant Experience in Specialism Significant Experience in a wide range of dentistry Significant evidence of CPD Desirable Leadership/Management Experience Clinical Audit/QSIR Experience Evidence informal and formal assessment experience Skills & Knowledge Essential Evidence understanding of clinical stock management Evidence of ability to lead a team in a clinical environment Evidence of dealing with complex situations patient complaints/concerns Adaptable and responsive to change Desirable Ability to create & deliver training materials etc Power Point Presentations/Tutorials