Dental Nurse

• Provide chairside support to clinicians and contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
• Support inhalation and intravenous sedation clinics. Training will be provided where required.
• Prepare and maintain clinical environments, ensuring equipment, materials and instruments are available and ready for use.
• Follow Trust policies and local procedures relating to infection prevention, radiography, waste management and health and safety.
• Decontaminate dental instruments in accordance with HTM 01-05 and other relevant guidance.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels and carry out stock rotation.
• Check that emergency drugs and equipment are available, in date and ready for use.
• Maintain accurate patient records and electronic diaries in line with information governance and data protection requirements.
• Receive and record patient fees and follow cash-handling procedures where required.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Adapt communication to meet individual needs, including supporting people with communication difficulties, learning disabilities, anxiety, sensory impairments or other additional needs.
• Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, in writing and electronically.
• Work collaboratively with health and social care professionals to support positive patient outcomes and a high-quality patient experience.

Desirable

• Experience of working in various dental care settings e.g. hospital, theatres, general practice, domiciliary visits, school screening
• Experience of working with vulnerable patient groups
• Experience in advanced clinical procedures e.g. sedation, endodontics, oral surgery.

Essential

• Knowledge of GDC registration requirements including CPD hours
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Understanding Confidentiality and Data Protection Act.
• Ability to travel on public transport