A rare an exciting opportunity is available for two forward thinking Dental Nurses : Band Four. Two Posts available 37.5hrs and 30 hrs per week. The successful post holder will
- Support the Senior Dental Nurse in providing a unified approach to high standards of patient care.
- To support an environment that promotes excellence in nursing practice and development of high levels of clinical skills.
- Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
- Participate in team building/communication, to develop and consolidate a cohesive and supportive team.
- To communicate effectively and work in partnership with patients, their relative/carers, nurse colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure care is delivered in an accurate and efficient manner.
- Receives sensitive information concerning patient's medical condition. Deal with nervous/ anxious patients.
- Identify, discuss and report any relevant nursing/patient needs with team/ ward staff, patients.
- Work in partnership with the patient and family and other health care professionals in care delivery and discharge planning.
- Provide support and advice to patients and relatives when faced with distressing situations.
- Accept responsibility; be aware and able to locate all policies relating to good working practice within the clinical area and able to adhere to both by self and colleagues.
- To have good communication skills both verbally, formal documentation and electronic (I.T.) sources with all members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and families.
- Maintain accurate and legible records of patient care in line with Trust policies.
- Adhere to Trust policies pertaining to patient confidentiality/ the Data Protection Act/ Caldicott Recommendations.
We support flexible working, with full and part time positions available.
As an employer, we will provide you with an excellent opportunity that will support your career development and support you to fulfil your potential.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust can offer you great career prospects and a fantastic work-life balance. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns we have state of the art facilities, helpful friendly teams and excellent professional development opportunities.