Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for talented Qualified Dental Nurses to work as part of a team providing essential out of hours emergency dental care to patients. This will include assisting chairside as well as a high level of clinical assessment and pharmacy/analgesic advice.
Main duties of the job
* To provide definitive clinical telephone assessment (triage) of patients.
* To provide chairside Dental Nurse support to the dentists delivering emergency pain treatment.
* To provide decontamination and infection control duties and ensure all areas are cleaned and sterilised in accordance with HTM01-5 regulations during Out of Hours sessions.
Job responsibilities
* Answer all calls from the general public in an efficient and courteous manner.
* Accurately record, check or amend details on the call dental software system.
* Complete training in the recognition of and assistance during medical emergencies, e.g., Anaphylaxis, epileptic fit, cardiac arrest, shock.
* Ensure Emergency Drug Box is available during all clinical sessions.
* Constantly monitor patients in the event of a medical emergency.
* Undertake CPR with dentist in the event of a medical emergency.
* Close down surgery each day, including sealing and removal of contaminated waste in clinical waste bags.
* Handle patients, stock, and equipment following manual handling techniques laid down by the Trust.
* Process radiographs using toxic chemicals and mount x-rays, responsible for accurate labelling and filing of x-rays.
* Ensure that all records are available when required, including medical history forms and x-rays.
* Understand patient charges and exemptions and ensure these are appropriately recorded.
* Undertake reception duties as required, including handling card and cash payments and end of day banking processes.
* File and retrieve any patient-related information on computer and on paper records.
Qualifications
* National Qualification in Dental Nursing.
* Registration with the General Dental Council.
Experience
* Experienced in Dental Triage.
* Ability to manage medical emergencies in the dental surgery.
* Experience of working in an out of hours dental service.
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.
Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 a year (pro rata).
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