Are you looking to take on a new dental nursing role where you will be valued and grow as part of our team? We need qualified and experienced nurses to join our friendly teams to offer a high calibre, personalised private service in our beautiful and luxury practices.
* Prepare and maintain the clinical environment, including the equipment
* Carry out infection prevention and control procedures to prevent physical, chemical and microbiological contamination in the surgery or laboratory
* Record dental charting and oral tissue assessment carried out by other registrants
* Keep full, accurate and contemporaneous patient records and ensure that they are stored securely
* Prepare equipment materials and patients for dental radiography
* Monitor, support and reassure patients
* Support the patient and your colleagues if there is an emergency
* Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals
Perform the following additional procedures following appropriate training:
* Oral health education and oral health promotion
* Assist in the treatment of patients who are under conscious sedation
* Assist in treatment of patients with special needs
* Assist in the treatment of orthodontic patients
* Carry out intra and extra – oral photography
* Pour, cast and trim study models
* Carry out shade taking
* Trace cephalometric radiographs
Perform the following additional procedures on prescription from or under the direction of, another registrant:
* Take radiographs
* Measure and record plaque indices
* Remove sutures after the wound has been checked by a dentist
* Construct occlusal registration rims and special trays
* Repair the acrylic component of removable appliances
* Apply topical anaesthetic to the prescription of a dentist
* Construct mouthguards and bleaching trays to the prescription of a dentist
* Construct vacuum formed retainers to the prescription of a dentist
* Take impressions to the prescription of a dentist or a CDT (where appropriate)
* Apply fluoride varnish either on prescription from a dentist or direct as part of a structured dental health programme
* Segregate waste in accordance with the practice procedures and ensure its safe disposal
* Liaise with reception over appointments for each patient
* Escort patients from the waiting room to the surgery, confirm the patient’s medical history is up to date and communicate to the dentist (hygienist/therapist) any change in medical history or problems that he/she has noted
* Monitor and maintain stock within the practice as necessary, informing the practice manager and liaising with the dentists {hygienists/therapists) over orders or any shortages of materials
* Follow all professional ethical guidelines including all rules on confidentiality
* Maintain and promote patient confidentiality in relation to patient medical history, details of treatment, financial transactions or any conversation overheard
* Complete laboratory request forms and keep records of all items sent, received and fitted
* Check that all necessary laboratory work is returned and ready for each session
* Assist in all clerical and administrative duties as required by the principal
* Report equipment failures or breakages to the practice manager
* Attend practice annual training for medical emergencies and CPR
* Perform other tasks in accordance with additional skills you have developed within the GDC ‘Scope of Practice’
* Identify your training and development needs and undertake appropriate training to maintain and increase competence in nursing skills by following an agreed CPD programme to comply with the GDC requirements
* Provide feedback on the performance of trainee dental nurses
* Bring to the attention of the principal or practice manager any concerns about aspects of the practice, its performance or the performance of others in the practice
* Attend all practice meetings as requested
* Perform any other tasks that are reasonably requested by the principal
Requirements
* Perform high quality dental nursing whilst assisting each dentist, hygienist or therapist in all procedures in a safe and effective manner in accordance with the ‘Code of Ethics’ of the British Association of Dental Nurses, the GDC’s ‘Scope of Practice'
* Follow practice policies and procedures
* Maintain professional indemnity and registration with the GDC
* Undertake CPD in line with the GDC guidelines
* Establish, promote and maintain productive working relationships with all members of the dental team
* Liaise with the practice manager on all matters concerning administration, pay and service conditions
* Assist with the supervision of trainee dental nurses in the practice
* Assist with reception duties and perform other clerical duties if required
* Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work
Responsibilities
1. This job description is a guide to responsibilities rather than a complete list of duties. It will be periodically reviewed and may be amended by agreement from time to time.
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