* Be able to communicate with a variety of service users who have individual needs and other health professionals
* To be proficient in the use of all dental equipment including all performance checks and identifying maintenance issues
* Carry out stock control and maintenance of stock in the surgeries
* Provide chair side dental nurse duties assisting the dentists delivering dental treatment in the community dental service
* Ensure all necessary instruments, equipment and materials are prepared and ready for use on each patient, there is a specific requirement for accuracy during all procedures with little or no margin for error
* Make available fine instruments and materials for clinical use, have a thorough knowledge of all instruments, equipment and materials used. Constantly having to interpret the needs of both patients and clinicians and be able to deal with them promptly and efficiently.
* Will need to handle patients, stock and equipment following manual handling techniques laid down by the trust
* Processing of radiographs using toxic chemicals and mounting x-rays, responsible for accurate labelling and filing of x-rays
* Ensure that all records are available when required including medical history forms and x-rays
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
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