Orthodontic Nurse/ Qualified Dental Nurse

*WHY CHOOSE TURRET?*

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Established for over 20 years, the Turret Group started as one single practice based in Cheshire, leading in innovative procedures to deliver the best patient outcomes. Today, the Turret Group has four practices and continues to grow to become leaders in the field of specialist orthodontics _and in 2022 has been granted the ‘Invisalign Diamond Apex’ status. _It is one of the country’s most esteemed Orthodontics Specialist, having catered for more than 20,000 patients to-date. The Practices throughout the Group house the latest ‘state of the art’ equipment and, on an ongoing basis, the Group invests in newly developed technology. Becoming part of the ‘Turret family’ will enable you to enhance your experience or become well versed in all the latest equipment and technology. What’s more, you will be working in an environment that thrives on clinical excellence and happy patients.
Leading the Turret Group is Dr Mohit Khurana, one of the country's leading Innovative Orthodontics clinicians. Dr Khurana is one of the first specialist orthodontists in the UK to have used Invisalign and Dental Monitoring and has treated over 2,000 Invisalign patients to-date. Providing the highest quality care in both NHS and private treatment, the Group work with the highest quality providers, reflecting the company's ongoing adherence to clinical excellence. As a Turret Group staff member, you will learn the skills to support in a variety of orthodontic treatments, using the latest state-of-the-art technology and pioneering methods.
*The post holder will:*
* Ensure the best dental nursing care is delivered to patients including to patients with complex medical, physical and emotional needs.
* Support and maintain high standards of patient care and infection control.
* Have clinical knowledge in the specialty area of engagement with and assistance to the Senior members of staff delivering and maintaining the high standards of quality care within the practice.
* Act as a positive role model within the practice for all staff and patients by upholding the Turret values; smiling, being solution focused and an exemplary team player.
* Provide teaching and support to trainee nurses when required, through harnessing their skills and sharing resources to learn and grow.
* Be committed to furthering your professional development, learning new skills (including improving your technological skills in line with our new state-of-the-art in-practice technology
*Clinical Practice*
The post holder will be expected to:
* Be responsible for the preparation and organisation of dental units where clinical procedures will be undertaken.
* Collaborate with other health care professionals in the delivery of high standards of effective orthodontic care within best practice guidelines.
* Monitor the patients’ physical signs prior to, during, and post treatment, enabling early recognition of condition changes, and ensure appropriate corrective action is instituted.
* Demonstrate awareness of legislation e.g. child protection, vulnerable adults, mental health issues, and act appropriately when required.
* Practice, in accordance with the GDC Code of Professional Conduct, to ensure a safe and quality service is provided.
* Develop good working relationships with clinicians and treatment co-ordinators to ensure the patient journey is effective and efficient, resulting in good patient outcomes.
* Contribute to clinical governance processes including adverse incident reporting.
* Promote health education to patients when required.
* Ensure competence in the correct use of all equipment used in the clinical setting in accordance with instructions and practice procedures, reporting any faults as necessary.
* Work independently and have responsibility for own actions when delivering dental nursing care.
* Achieve and maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection control in line with current Code of Practice.
* Process and develop radiographs, complying with current regulations.
* Demonstrate an overall awareness of quality issues and a commitment to continuous quality improvement.
* Read the Turret Values and demonstrate them in your daily practice.
*Education*
The post holder will be expected to:
* Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with CPD requirements, thereby contributing to the formation of personal objectives and development plan.
* Provide an environment that encourages patient involvement where patients seek help, advice, and education.
*Communication*
The post holder will be expected to:
* Communicate effectively with patients, clinicians, other staff members, professional bodies and external agencies.
* Liaise with dental laboratories regarding work/reports for patients.
* Communicate with other healthcare groups and work in collaboration with them regarding the patients’ continuing care.
* Provide oral health advice to all patients on a one-to-one basis, placing reasonable adjustments in place to support possible communication barriers where necessary.
* Participate in relevant promotional days.
* Provide telephone advice and reassurance regarding patients with emergency dental problems and support/educate the reception team where necessary.
* Use email and other effective channels for communication, in accordance with company guidelines.
*Remuneration & Benefits*
* A competitive, remuneration and benefits package will be offered to the right candidate.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.00-£13.50 per hour
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
Benefits:
* Company pension
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Toxteth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* GDC (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Orthodontic nurse - Liverpool, Toxteth