Job summary
Worcestershire Community Dental services
is a countywide service seeing patients on a referral basis. Our patients have
additional needs such as phobia's, special needs, and autism. We cover
dentistry in patients homes, hospitals and clinic based where you will work
alongside highly experienced dental operators,
therapists, nurses. In
our most recent CQC evaluation the community dental team were rated
outstanding for caring.
We are seeking Dental Nurses to work within our Urgent out
of Hours Service which provides urgent treatment for patients at weekends and
bank holidays. The clinics are a drop-in service and generally patients will be
seen on a first come basis.
The post holder will be a key member of the dental team, working with the Dentist to assist
in the smooth organisation of the surgery to give a high standard of care to
patients.
Main duties of the job
- To assist the Dentist in the clinical care of patients including the setting out of instruments and the preparation of materials necessary for treatment of teeth including fillings, extraction of teeth.
- To be responsible for the efficient decontamination, disinfection, sterilisation, and maintenance of dental instruments, including hand pieces. Maintaining work surfaces and equipment to a clean hygienic state.
- To update computerised patient records dictated under guidance of the Dentist as required.
- Deal with patients and communicate with them in a professional and effective manner.
- Some patients may be reluctant to have treatment so persuasive skills are needed.
- Motivate patients to change of lifestyle to improve oral health e.g. stop smoking
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Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Assist
the Dentist and / or Therapist in the clinical care of patients including the
setting out of instruments and the preparation of materials necessary for
treatment of teeth including fillings, extraction of teeth and prosthetic work
-
Assist
patients to and from the surgery and prepare them for clinical inspection and treatment
-
Update computerised patient records dictated
under guidance of the Dentist and/or Therapist as required.
-
Be responsible for the efficient
decontamination, disinfection, sterilisation and maintenance of dental instruments
and equipment
-
Have a welcoming and positive approach for our
patients and provide physical and emotional support.
-
Attend general anaesthetic sessions
-
Provide support to Dentists whilst undertaking
epidemiological surveys.
-
Accompany Dentists and/or Therapists on
domiciliary visits
-
When necessary, undertake reception duties to
include booking appointments, handling money, including weekly banking, dealing
with complaints and sending correspondence to patients.
-
Ensure that all Trust Policies are adhered to
including safety procedures and cross infection.
-
Put patient care at the heart of the work
you do to improve health care outcome, service delivery and building positive
working relationships.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Assist
the Dentist and / or Therapist in the clinical care of patients including the
setting out of instruments and the preparation of materials necessary for
treatment of teeth including fillings, extraction of teeth and prosthetic work
-
Assist
patients to and from the surgery and prepare them for clinical inspection and treatment
-
Update computerised patient records dictated
under guidance of the Dentist and/or Therapist as required.
-
Be responsible for the efficient
decontamination, disinfection, sterilisation and maintenance of dental instruments
and equipment
-
Have a welcoming and positive approach for our
patients and provide physical and emotional support.
-
Attend general anaesthetic sessions
-
Provide support to Dentists whilst undertaking
epidemiological surveys.
-
Accompany Dentists and/or Therapists on
domiciliary visits
-
When necessary, undertake reception duties to
include booking appointments, handling money, including weekly banking, dealing
with complaints and sending correspondence to patients.
-
Ensure that all Trust Policies are adhered to
including safety procedures and cross infection.
-
Put patient care at the heart of the work
you do to improve health care outcome, service delivery and building positive
working relationships.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Dental Nurse Qualification
- GDC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 6 months UK (Private or NHS) Dental Nurse experience within the last 2 years
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Dental Nurse Qualification
- GDC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 6 months UK (Private or NHS) Dental Nurse experience within the last 2 years
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
