Provide chairside support for the patient and operator during the assessment of oral health, treatment planning, and the prevention and treatment of oral and dental diseases and disorders.
Be responsible for safe working and practice on a day-to-day basis in sites of clinical activity, ensuring compliance with clinical governance and legislation, appropriate health, safety, and security procedures within the work area.
To ensure mandatory CPD is completed in the allocated timeframe.
Attend and complete training in line with the GDC DCP registration requirements.
Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order.
Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available.
Ensure the care and welfare of patients.
Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed.
Handle all substances in accordance with health and safety policies.
Be familiar and comply with all health and safety rules and guidance, including PPE, COSHH, HTM01-05, CQC, mercury handling, infection control, waste disposal, etc.
Develop and file radiographs and change radiographic solutions as directed.
Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received, and fitted.
Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery, following the ordering procedure to order new stock supplies as necessary.
Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored.
Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records.
Participate in individual performance management processes and reviews.
Play a valuable part in contributing to the success of our organisation and be an ambassador for the company’s vision, mission, and values, demonstrating related behaviours.
Attend and participate in practice meetings.
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