Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a Dental Nurse looking for an interesting role in orthodontics?
We have a great opportunity for a dental nurse to join our busy and friendly team on an As & When basis to cover for sickness and holidays.
Main duties of the job
You will:
* Provide comprehensive support to the Clinical staff in all aspect of orthodontic treatment and dental surgery management
* Prepare clinical areas including instrument care and management, cross infection control, managing equipment and materials as required.
* Support the team in providing high quality patient focussed care
Job responsibilities
* Assisting Orthodontic Department Clinical staff in all relevant aspects of Orthodontic treatment for patients to include 4 handed assistance in all clinical procedures.
* Responsible for decontamination of instruments burs/bands prior to packing and sending to CSU
* Aid in taking of patient records including photography, height recording and other duties as required.
* Provide guidance and instruction to patients concerning Orthodontic treatment and maintenance of Orthodontic appliances.
* Taking phone calls when appropriate from patients where advice and / reassurance is sought.
Minimum Requirements
You have:
* Full GDC registration
* Hold a Certificate of Dental Nursing or equivalent NVQ
* Experience of dental nursing preferably in a hospital setting
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Previous experience working either in Practice / Community / Hospital
Education, Qualifications & Training
* Hold a Certificate of Dental Nursing or equivalent NVQ
* Full Registration with GDC
Skills & Abilities
* Ability to work in a team
* Good organisational ability
* Good understanding of cross infection control within the surgery
* Knowledge of confidentiality in the work place
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 Per Annum
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