Job Responsibilities: Nurse Duties: Set-up and prepare the surgery for the type of patient and treatment planned before the start of each session Undertake necessary start up and end of day tests, keeping all necessary recordings in accordance with HTM 01-05 guidelines Prepare the necessary materials and instruments Provide clinical assistance to the dentists/hygienist while treating the patient, under his/her supervision Take all reasonable methods to ensure patient comfort Continually interpret the needs of the patients and dentists or hygienist, and deal with them promptly and efficient Assist in the correct procedure for dental radiography including processing and mounting, following IR (ME)R 2000 and I.R.R. guidelines at all times Ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste Checkpatientsmedical history information is up to date and advise the dentists or hygienist of any problems s/he has noted Chart and update patients records on the computer as necessary, and assist the dentists or hygienist in the completion of records Clean and sterilise all equipment/instruments and working surfaces to the required standards at the end of each session, including the sterilising room To make certain that an efficient link with the dental laboratory is upheld to prevent delays in the dispatch and receipt of work Follow Health & Safety Codes, COSHH and RIDDOR. guidelines at all times, including when taking x-rays, handling mercury, disposing of sharps and clinical waste, resuscitation, emergency procedures and fire drill Comply all dental ethical guidelines including all rules on confidentiality, Data Protection and Safeguarding Protection Report equipment failures or breakages to the Centre Manager, so that action may be taken to remedy any defects Monitor and maintain stocks within thedental surgeryas necessary, informing the Centre Manager and liaising with the dentists and hygienist over necessary orders, and warning of any shortages of materials in the stores Communicate appropriately and sensitively with patients who may be fearful, vulnerable, have sensitive concerns or have special needs i.e. physical and learning difficulties, elderly, deaf, blind or for who English is not their first language Assist in the care of a patient during a medical or dental emergency Undertake all mandatory training courses and maintain statutory obligation To assist at reception and perform other clerical duties if required. Team Lead Duties (Note, in sites with 6+ surgeries the role is split into two with a Lead Nurse for Compliance and a Lead Nurse for Stock Control: Deputise for Centre Manager Lead the Nursing Team to deliver an excellent service to both patients and clinicians Follow Lead Nurse Workflow and ensure this is kept up to date Ensure all staff are wearing correct uniform, PPE and badges General walk around and spot check each surgery for cleanliness and ensuring daily checklists are completed Stock Management & Ordering Emergency Kit & First Aid Kit Management Carry out Surgery & CDU Spot Checks Carry out Instrument & Bagging Spot Check Ensure all weekly CDU & Surgery Checklists and logs are completed and up to date Ensure stock rotation is happening i.e. longest expiry dates to the back etc Plan and carry out training with Nurses as per Nurse Training Schedule Carry out audits and checks as and when required