Dental Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key accountabilities:

Assist the dentist during clinical procedures and make independent judgments with regard to equipment, instruments and materials as would be expected of an experienced, qualified dental nurse

Provide reception cover when required, answering the telephone, booking appointments and welcoming patients, ensuring patient confidentiality at all times, knowing what information is required from the patient and ensuring accurate inputting of data onto the computer

Understand the new patient procedure and the source of the new versus returning patient, have knowledge of the clinical service the practice provides and an understanding of NHS vs private dental services and alternative services that are available in practice, in order to provide patients with all available options

Recognise and assist with any medical emergencies

Provide clinical support for clinicians within a surgery setting, and give appropriate pre-treatment and post-treatment advice to patients

Ensure high standards of patient care are maintained at all times

If appropriately trained, assist the dentist when patients are treated with inhalation sedation, where this is offered

If appropriately trained and/or qualified to work in General Anesthetic and Sedation clinics, support the clinical team including the monitoring of patients

Provide support and reassurance to patients undergoing dental procedures

Monitor and maintain stock control with due regard to efficient use of resources

Accurately record patient data, filing and archiving patient records A working knowledge of HTM 01-05 document and Infection Control procedures

Actively engage with Smile Together teams and participate in audit activities, planning and development sessions, and in-house meetings etc

Be responsible for safe working and practice on a day-to-day basis in sites of clinical activity, ensuring compliance with clinical governance and legislation, appropriate health, safety and security procedures within the work area, and reporting accidents, incidents and near misses using the Smile Together incident reporting procedure

Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Location Managers and Smile Together Management Team

On occasions you may be required to visit and work from other locations where you would need to integrate as part of the local team

Full GDC registration without conditions

Will play a valuable part in contributing to the success of our organisation

Be an ambassador for the companys vision, mission and values and demonstrate related behaviours

To professionally represent Smile Together as an ambassador for the company in this role, leading by example

Maintain and develop your clinical competency and continuing professional/personal development according to agreed training needs via our Smile Together Training Academy and Perform (appraisal and review system)

Work alongside clinical and professional support colleagues in service improvement and facilitate ongoing organisational change and development

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NEBDN National Certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing (DN)

Desirable

• Post qualification experience, minimum 2 years

Experience

Essential

• Competency in the common aspects of dental nursing and experience of a wide range of dental procedures acquired through training and clinical experience
• Demonstrable understanding of all aspects of pain and anxiety management, particularly for anxious patients
• Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and professional manner, and be competent and confident in dealing with patients who need urgent and emergency dental care
• Familiarity with NHS dental services regulations and knowledge / acceptance of NHS / local policies and guidelines
• Trained to recognise and respond to medical emergencies (i.e. Immediate Life Support Techniques)

Desirable

• Report to more than one manager
• Ability to handle patient monies and oversee banking arrangements

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of systems of care provision and
• current health and safety regulations including adherence to COSHH guidelines and ionising radiation regulations, and compliance with HTM 01 05 infection control procedures
• Knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and NHS Confidentiality Guidelines (e.g. Caldicott) and their implications
• Awareness of and ability to keep confidentiality and handle sensitive data
• Trained to recognise and respond to medical emergencies (i.e. Immediate Life Support Techniques)
• Ability to adhere to policies and procedures

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

Smile Together

Address

The Lescudjack Centre

Penmere Close

Penzance

Cornwall

TR18 3PE

Employer's website

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