Dental Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

The post holder 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.

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.

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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of working in a general dental practice.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Dental Access Centre or community dentistry.
• Working with patients with special care needs.
• General Dental Service/SPDCS/Hospital

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Dental Nurse registered with the General Dental Council and indemnified
• Registered dental nurse qualification (NEBDN/NVQ3/Hospital)
• 2 years registered dental nursing.
• L2 Safeguarding Adult & Children

Desirable

• Post certificate qualification in Oral Health Promotion, Dental Radiography, Special Care Dentistry or other.
• L3 Safeguarding Adult & Children- This will be a requirement for the dental nurse role if appointed

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

HUC

Address

Dentapol Ltd

The Crescent

Bournemouth

BH1 4EX

Employer's website

https://hucweb.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)