Max Fax Dental Nurse

The post holder will provide a full range of maxillofacial nursing duties, delivering high quality, safe and compassionate care to patients attending the Maxillofacial Department. They will be clinically responsible and accountable for the care and management of patients within their remit, working independently while under the clinical supervision of the Sister or Nurse in Charge. They will support Maxillofacial Surgeons and the multidisciplinary team by preparing patients for treatment, ensuring all relevant documentation, investigations and clinical information are available prior to procedures. The post holder will assist during clinics and invasive procedures, anticipating the clinicians needs, maintaining patient safety and recognising potential complications. The post holder will advise and support patients, relatives and carers with preoperative and postoperative instructions, acting as a patient advocate during consultations, investigations and treatment to ensure dignity, understanding and consent. They will prepare and maintain clinical environments, including cleaning and setting up oral surgery rooms, assembling sterile trays and ensuring appropriate instruments, equipment and medicaments are available in accordance with infection prevention and control guidelines. They will safely use, clean and maintain equipment, including specialist equipment, and dispose of contaminated materials including sharps and blood products in line with Trust policy. The post holder will ensure the safe storage, handling and administration of medicines and substances in accordance with Trust policies and legislation. They will maintain accurate and uptodate patient records on paper and electronic systems, contribute to audits and collect clinical information such as blood results, imaging and histology samples as required. The post holder will support the effective running of the department by assisting with stock control, reporting equipment faults and shortages, and contributing to activity data collection. They will support the induction and supervision of new or less experienced staff as required. They will comply with all Trust policies and procedures, including safeguarding, confidentiality, infection prevention and control, health and safety and professional standards, and participate in mandatory training, appraisal and ongoing professional development. For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.