Plymouth Dental Nurse

HUC

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Job summary

The post holder is required to work as part of a team within the Out of Hours Emergency Dental Service, to assist the dental clinician in the delivery of emergency dental care services to

Patients, promoting a patient centred ethos of Putting Patients First.

you will support the dentist and dental receptionist with office administration (manual or computerised) to ensure the dental surgeries are prepared for each session, in line with in hours DAC and Access Dental protocols. Minimising risk to patients and staff from cross-infection, exposure to hazardous chemicals or radiation by adhering to department best practice, and health and safety protocols.

Main duties of the job

To assist the dentist in all clinical procedures

To ensure that the dental surgeries and equipment are regularly cleaned and maintained including aspiration systems and autoclaves. Paying all due attention to relevant legal and ethical codes, in addition to organisational policies in respect of cross infection control and health and safety.

To keep accurate records and ensure the recording methods are used in line with agreed policy and current medico-legal guidelines.

To take all measures to ensure patient comfort.

To maintain patient confidentiality. (This includes preventing medical histories; treatment plans; conversations, financial transactions being overheard)

To inform Dental Service Manager via email and stock form of low stocks of expandable materials/stationery.

To follow organisational, Health and Safety codes in all aspects including handling/processing of images, mercury handling, resuscitation, emergency procedures and fire drill.

To ensure appropriate paperwork for patient treatment is recorded accurately and submitted in a timely manner.

To ensure where appropriate, patient charges are collected, where not applicable that suitable documentary evidence is recorded.

Follow policies determined by others, e.g. local Clinical Commissioning Groups, Peninsula Dental School, the British Dental Association, the General Dental Council, COSHH and HASAWA.

Any other reasonable duties as requested by a manager within the Devon Doctors Group.

About us

Every patient deserves our highest standard of care and commitment. In working together innovatively, transparently and constructively with the local community and stakeholders, we can deliver services which meet their specific needs. We learn by listening to patients views and experiences. We are passionate about sharing our knowledge and expertise buy encouraging dialogue both internally and externally to meet our high expectations for patients.

Date posted

07 July 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialist

Salary

£16.85 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0168-23-0091

Job locations

The Dental Access Centre

Baring Street

Plymouth

PL4 8NF

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the dentist in all clinical procedures

To keep accurate records and ensure the recording methods are used in line with agreed policy and current medico-legal guidelines.

To take all measures to ensure patient comfort.

To maintain patient confidentiality. (This includes preventing medical histories; treatment plans; conversations, financial transactions being overheard)

To inform Dental Service Manager via email and stock form of low stocks of expandable materials/stationery.

To follow organisational, Health and Safety codes in all aspects including handling/processing of images, mercury handling, resuscitation, emergency procedures and fire drill.

To ensure appropriate paperwork for patient treatment is recorded accurately and submitted in a timely manner.

To ensure where appropriate, patient charges are collected, where not applicable that suitable documentary evidence is recorded.

Follow policies determined by others, e.g. local Clinical Commissioning Groups, Peninsula Dental School, the British Dental Association, the General Dental Council, COSHH and HASAWA.

Any other reasonable duties as requested by a manager within the Devon Doctors Group.

To follow all HMT05-01 policies

To report any incidences of safety breaches, including but not limited to accidents, complaints and defects in equipment.

Troubleshoot simple computer problems and initiate repair or recovery.

To ensure familiarisation with disaster recovery and emergency procedures.

Complete all paperwork and maintain administrative systems appropriate to Company needs.

Provide assistance to colleagues ensuring smooth operations and to provide effective responses to both individual and group needs.

Adherence to all protocols, policies and guidelines in line with Company requirements.

The post holder must maintain a safe environment, taking care to avoid injuries and assist the company in meeting statutory requirements.

Undertake all mandatory training and other training as required by the Employing Organisation and / or Dental Service Manager.

Attend Staff meetings, check e-mails regularly and read all communications from the organisation in order to keep up-to-date with operational practices.

Wear Identification Badges when on duty / carrying out duties on behalf of the organisation.

Where supplied, wear the organisational uniform when undertaking duties on behalf of the organisation. Where uniform is not supplied, adhere to the organisational Dress Code.

Be conversant with local and organisational regulations and Health and Safety responsibilities.

To conform to and actively commit to and promote Devon Doctors Group Customer Service Standards both with internal and external stakeholders.

Apply infection control measures within the organisation according to local and national guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures

Abide by the NHS Code of Conduct

Comply with the Duty of Candour

Comply with CQC Regulations appropriate to the service provided

There must be compliance with all policies, protocols, procedures and specific training on:

o The L3 safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.

o Infection prevention and control.

o Equality and diversity.

o Health and safety.

o Information Governance.