Dental Nurse

• Welcoming and receiving service users into the practice.
• Reassuring service users and explaining dental procedures.
• Monitoring, supporting and reassuring service users through relevant behavioural techniques.
• Identifying any complications and taking the necessary actions consistent with agreed local and national protocols.
• Recording treatment, for example, baseline charting, clinical treatments and periodontal charting from the dental operators instructions.
• Assisting the operator in organising the day's activities.
• Monitoring and updating day lists and the appointment diary as necessary.
• Preparing the surgery for use at the beginning of the session and clearing up at the end of the session.
• Arranging for timely supply of materials and laboratory work.
• Preparing filling and impression materials, instruments equipment, dressings and syringes as requested by the dental operator.
• Maintaining hand pieces, aspirators and other equipment.

Essential

• Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent.
• National Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Dental Council.

Desirable

• Certificate for the examination in the care of the service user by the awarding body, the National Examination Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN).
• Certificate in Dental Radiography.
• NEBDN Oral Health Certificate in Oral Health Education or Certificate in Extended Duties Dental Nursing.
• Or willing to work towards at least one of the above qualifications.

Essential

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Good organisation.
• Ability to empathise and reassure.
• Familiar with dental software computer package(s).
• Ability to work on own initiative with clinician or manager available for advice.
• Take responsibility for making appropriate safeguarding referrals via the Safeguarding Lead and provide guidance for others to do so.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to equal opportunities, equity and the promotion of cultural competency.

Essential

• Experience working as a dental nurse in different settings.
• To demonstrate evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the salaried dental service, GDS, mobile services.
• Experience of assisting with dental treatment under general anaesthesia and sedation.
• Experience of domiciliary treatment.