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.
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.
o 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.
o Achieve and maintain high standards of infection control, PPE and cleanliness in line with current codes of practice.
o Professionally responsible for the safe disposal of clinical waste in accordance with the Health Board's infection control policy.
o Assistance in the management of medical and dental emergencies if required.
o Participate in ordering and maintaining clinical stock levels.
o Process and develop radiographs, complying with current IRMER regulations.
o Responsible for chaperoning patients and staff.
o Answering queries in person and by telephone
o Provide advice on a wide range of dental procedures, adjusting information as required addressing patients' level of understanding.
o 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:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- 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
Collect and deliver instruments to the clean/dirty rooms and surgeries by the use of designated containers and trolleys.
Pack and store clean decontaminated instruments marking the use by date in accordance with the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board policies and procedures.
Good hand/eye coordination and dexterity required due to the manipulation of all equipment during inspection, and the need to fold and seal paper and bags when wrapping the same.
Keyboard skills required for data entry on dental software and produce word documents and spreadsheets as necessary.
Undertake filing of patient record cards and other associated paperwork.
Check that dental instruments and equipment are within the use by date and reprocess non-compliant items. Complies with decontamination procedures and test requirements described in WHTM01-05 documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Collect and deliver instruments to the clean/dirty rooms and surgeries by the use of designated containers and trolleys.
Pack and store clean decontaminated instruments marking the use by date in accordance with the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board policies and procedures.
Good hand/eye coordination and dexterity required due to the manipulation of all equipment during inspection, and the need to fold and seal paper and bags when wrapping the same.
Keyboard skills required for data entry on dental software and produce word documents and spreadsheets as necessary.
Undertake filing of patient record cards and other associated paperwork.
Check that dental instruments and equipment are within the use by date and reprocess non-compliant items. Complies with decontamination procedures and test requirements described in WHTM01-05 documentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ Diploma in Dental Nursing
- GDC Dental Nurse Registration
- Experience in a role in a dental practice/clinic environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of Patient Management Systems
- Work in a Quality System Environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of dental nursing procedures.
- Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Good verbal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
Desirable
- Experience / knowledge of Decontamination procedures.
- Experience of undertaking dental triage.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ Diploma in Dental Nursing
- GDC Dental Nurse Registration
- Experience in a role in a dental practice/clinic environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of Patient Management Systems
- Work in a Quality System Environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of dental nursing procedures.
- Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Good verbal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
Desirable
- Experience / knowledge of Decontamination procedures.
- Experience of undertaking dental triage.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
