Specialist Orthodontic Nurse inSunderland inSunderland PUBLISHED THU 7 NOV 2024

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year  PERMANENT 
MAXILLOFACIAL NHS

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Opportunity to work as part of a multi-speciality team, including Maxillofacial surgery and ENT, enhancing professional development and learning.
Unique role with a growing orthodontic service, allowing for significant contributions to patient care and treatment outcomes.
Involvement in diverse clinical settings, both inpatient and outpatient, which broadens experience and skills in various aspects of orthodontics and oral surgery.
Ability to work autonomously while having access to managerial support, fostering growth in decision-making and responsibility.
Participation in a rare and specialized field, as there are few orthodontic nurses in the Trust, leading to a more impactful role in service delivery.
Opportunities for career advancement within the Head and Neck specialty, providing a pathway for professional growth.
Ability to provide pre and post-operative care, enhancing patient education and comfort, which is rewarding and fulfilling.
The South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Specialist Orthodontic Nurse to join their Head and Neck Centre. This role is essential in providing specialized nursing support to orthodontic consultants, staff grades, and therapists within a multi-specialty service that includes Maxillofacial surgery and ENT. The successful candidate will assist with various dental and orthodontic procedures, support new patient assessments, and provide pre- and post-operative care. The position requires the ability to work independently while contributing to the team, preparing necessary materials and instruments, and potentially performing dental radiography and monitoring sedation patients.

The Specialist Orthodontic Nurse will play a crucial role in delivering safe and compassionate care to patients. They will assess patient needs and contribute to the development and evaluation of care plans within the unit. Applicants should be prepared to engage fully with the Trust's vision and values while advancing their expertise within a unique and growing field of orthodontics and maxillofacial surgery.

 


in Sunderland
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