Job summary
The post holder will provide a comprehensive range of dental nurse skills to support clinicians in the provision of quality dental care to all groups of patients.
The post holder will provide clinical and chair side support to clinicians within the EDS whilst be expected to have an in-depth knowledge of all dental procedures.
Assist in the smooth running of the clinic whilst working independently to manage surgeries effectively and efficiently within the Health Board's guidelines.
The post holder will be required to undertake reception duties as and when required.
The post holder's activities are controlled by professional policies and procedures.
Work independently and have responsibility for own actions when delivering dental nursing care.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To have individual responsibility for the organisation of the surgery and ensure accurate preparation and presentation of appropriate materials and equipment using a high degree of precision.
1. Provide chair-side assistance and fourhanded dentistry when required throughout the patient's treatment, anticipating the clinician's needs and any possible complications which may arise.
2. Achieve and maintain high standards of infection control, PPE and cleanliness in line with current codes of practice.
3. Professionally responsible for the safe disposal of clinical waste in accordance with the Health Board's infection control policy.
4. Assistance in the management of medical and dental emergencies if required.
5. Participate in ordering and maintaining clinical stock levels.
6. Process and develop radiographs, complying with current IRMER regulations.
7. Responsible for chaperoning patients and staff.
8. Answering queries in person and by telephone
9. Provide advice on a wide range of dental procedures, adjusting information as required addressing patients' level of understanding.
10. Provide pre and post-operative advice on dental care to patients, communicate reassurance and information
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
11. We listen, learn and improve
12. We treat everyone with respect
13. We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Knowledge / qualifications
Essential
14. National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ Diploma in Dental Nursing
15. GDC dental nurse registration
16. Up to date knowledge of dental nursing procedures
Desirable
17. Knowledge of Patient Management Systems
18. Work in a Quality System Environment
19. Experience of undertaking dental triage.
Experience
Essential
20. Experience in a role in a dental practice/clinic environment
21. Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection.
22. Good verbal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
Desirable
23. Experience / knowledge of Decontamination procedures.
24. Handling and collecting patient charges.
25. Ability to speak Welsh