Administrative ResponsibilitiesPreparation of daily clinics by providing the necessary instrumentation, materials, equipment, pathology reports, laboratory work, radiographs, and scans to ensure that a seamless service is provided to the patient.To maintain records within clinics. Collating, filing and storage of patient study model boxes and patient photographs.Completion of clinic coding for the department and the Trust. Giving clinical advice regarding patient enquiries in person and by telephone.Write and develop local clinical practices and procedures for Maxillofacial and OrthodonticsTo participate in the development of information leaflets for the department. Co-ordinate packages of care for patients with departmental technical staff. To monitor and maintain stock levels within the department and liaise with the senior sister outpatients Manager for authorisation. Technical ResponsibilitiesTo comply with local, trust and national policies and procedures.To disassemble and clean specialised dental units.To be able perform basic maintenance and simple fault finding on specialist equipment.Research and Development ResponsibilitiesParticipates in departmental audit as necessary relevant to own work. E.G hand washing etc.Attending courses and conferences for the purposes of personal development. Communication and RelationshipsLiaise with a wide range of specialities outside of the Trust including Medical and Dental practitioners other Trusts and Agencies, for patient treatments/appointments etc.Communication with patients and carers who may have barriers to understanding e.g. children, learning disabilities, chaperoned prisoners, dental phobic patients, patients in pain and distress and patients where English is not a first language.To enhance the patients experience during their care and treatment within the clinical setting. Physical, Mental and Emotional DemandsThe post holder can be subject to emotional and stressful situations in offering support to patients and their relatives with the following:Reassuring and providing simple care instructions following a range of complex clinical procedures.Support anxious or upset patients or carers.Offering support to nervous or confused patients. Offering support to children and teenagers.Offering support to patients with congenital facial deformities and disfigurements following trauma injuries or facial surgery.Dealing with people who are verbally aggressive.Mental demandsHandling and passing very small components during specialist procedures.Working with speed, accuracy, and dexterityMulti tasking during high levels of clinical activity.Changing priorities quickly and effectively to deal with urgent situations. EducationTo demonstrate work of Dental Nurse to General Nurse Students.Assisting in the training and development of new staff members.