Assisting Dental Officers in the provision of treatment within a general dental practice setting.
Providing telephone assessments of patients with dental symptoms and providing management advice and onward referral as appropriate.
Using all dental equipment, conducting performance checks and identifying maintenance issues.
The setting up and closing down of surgeries following infection control guidelines.
Carrying out reception duties as required, including understanding patient charges and exemptions.
Carrying out stock control and maintenance of stock in the surgeries.
Undertaking definitive clinical telephone assessments of patients with dental symptoms using SDCEP guidance.
Assessing and advising as appropriate through high-level communication skills to meet the needs of the patient.
Referring patients as appropriate to dental services for ongoing treatment as indicated through the protocols and systems of the organisation.
Maintaining appropriate records as required, accurately recording, checking, or amending details on the dental software system.
The must-haves for you to be considered for this role:
1. GDC registration (or newly qualified dental nurses awaiting GDC registration number)
2. National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ equivalent.
3. Ability to undertake all statutory and mandatory training, and post holders must be able to undertake physical interventions. Fitness for physical intervention will be assessed by Occupational Health.
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