Registered General Nurse Oral Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Surgery


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Gloucester, GL1 3NN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities - 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 Additional working pattern details: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:30 Three days per week The proposed interview date is 16th November

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