Registered General Nurse Oral Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Surgery

• Provide safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients attending the OMF and Orthodontic Outpatients Department.
• Undertake nursing assessments, identify patient needs and implement appropriate care within professional competence and agreed clinical protocols.
• Run and support nurse-led dressings clinics in accordance with departmental procedures, agreed competencies and clinical guidelines.
• Undertake wound assessments, provide appropriate wound care and dressings, monitor healing and recognise signs of infection or complications.
• Escalate clinical concerns promptly to the appropriate clinician or emergency team.
• Support patients attending outpatient procedures and treatments, ensuring their comfort, dignity and safety.
• Administer medication and treatments in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards and the post holder's competence.
• Provide patients and carers with appropriate information and advice regarding wound care, treatment and ongoing care needs within the nurse's scope of practice.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to clinical emergencies, initiating immediate action and seeking assistance when required.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and confidential patient records in accordance with Trust and NMC requirements.
• Ensure relevant clinical information is available to support safe and effective patient care.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, dental nurses, orthodontic therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support patient pathways and continuity of care.
• Maintain a safe and clean clinical environment, ensuring equipment is appropriately prepared, checked and stored.
• Comply with Trust policies relating to infection prevention and control, medicines management, health and safety and clinical governance.
• Report clinical incidents, near misses, medication errors and concerns in accordance with Trust procedures.
• Promote patient dignity, equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of care.
• Contribute to the smooth running of clinics and the effective use of departmental resources

Essential

• Registered Nurse qualification with current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Willingness to undertake relevant specialist training and competency assessments

Essential

• Good clinical assessment and observation skills
• Ability to recognise changes in a patient's condition and escalate concerns appropriately
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control and patient safety principles

Essential

• Experience of delivering safe, effective and compassionate nursing care
• Ability to work independently within professional competence and seek support when required
• Experience of wound assessment, wound care or dressings
• Experience in surgical nursing or an outpatient environment

Essential

• Compassionate, caring and patient-focused approach
• Professional, reliable and accountable
• Able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Willingness to learn and develop specialist clinical skills