§ Follow the practice procedures for infection prevention and control
§ Set-up and prepare the treatment room appropriately for each patient
§ Prepare the necessary materials and instruments, making sure that equipment and instruments are in good working order and maintained regularly in accordance with practice policy
§ Segregate waste in accordance with the practice procedures and ensure its safe disposal
§ Assist in taking radiographs according to your level of training
§ Process, mount and file dental radiographs
§ Maintain and decontaminate equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and your training
§ Liaise with reception over appointments for each patient
§ Escort patients from the waiting room to the surgery, confirm the patient’s medical history is up-to-date and communicate to the dentist or hygienist any change in medical history or problems that he/she has noted
§ Provide chair side support to the dentist during treatment
§ Prepare dental materials as required
§ Monitor, support and reassure patients
§ Assist in the keeping of full and accurate patient records and ensure that they are regularly updated and stored securely
§ Support the patient and colleagues if there is an emergency
§ Provide appropriate advice to patients
§ Monitor and maintain stock within the practice as necessary, informing the practice manager and liaising with the dentists over orders or any shortages of materials
§ Perform chaperoning duties for dentists when treating patients
§ Perform the following additional procedures following appropriate training:
* Assist in treatment of patients with special needs
* Measure and record plaque indices
§ Follow all dental ethical guidelines including all rules on confidentiality
§ Maintain and promote patient confidentiality in relation to patient medical history, details of treatment, financial transactions or any conversation overheard
§ Complete laboratory request forms and keep records of all items sent, received and fitted
§ Check that all necessary laboratory work is returned and ready for each session
§ Assist in all clerical and administrative duties as required by the principal
§ Report equipment failures or breakages to the practice manager
§ Attend practice annual training for medical emergencies and CPR
§ Perform other tasks in accordance with additional skills you have developed within the GDC ‘Scope of Practice’
§ Identify your training and development needs and undertake appropriate training to maintain and increase competence in nursing skills by following an agreed CPD programme to comply with the GDC requirements
§ Bring to the attention of the principal or practice manager any concerns about aspects of the practice, its performance or the performance of others in the practice
§ Attend all practice meetings as requested
§ Perform any other tasks that are reasonably requested by the principal
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £11.44 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Dent Nur1
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