Qualified Dental Nurse - Coventry & Warwickshire wide

• This new post holder will have the opportunity to assist in the provision of special care and paediatric dentistry, incorporating Inhalation and IV Sedation, General Anaesthetic sessions and domiciliary care.
• You will be responsible for assisting the clinician in the day-to-day running of the surgery working under the supervision of the Senior/Specialist Dental Nurses, Governance and Operational Leads.
• The Community Dental Services are based across Coventry & Warwickshire. The service currently operates Monday to Friday.

• To provide clinical assistance for a Clinician in the performance of their clinical duties which cover a range of procedures from full mouth dental examinations to minor oral surgery, in a clinical setting.
• To set up, prepare, and close the Dental Surgery to ensure that cross infection policy and procedures are followed.
• Responsible for the cleaning and sterilisation process of dental instruments complying with the procedures in the control of infection policy to ensure patient decontamination security.
• To ensure that instruments, equipment, x-rays, record cards and electronic records are available to the Clinician prior to treatment. To assist in the dental radiography procedure under the supervision of an operator, process dental x-rays following the Quality assurance Policy.
• To ensure accurate preparation and mixing of dental materials and medicaments which require a high degree of precision, for correct presentation.
• To undertake the maintenance of equipment and cleaning of the surgery, including routine minor maintenance of dental equipment and instruments and provide regular equipment inventories.
• To ensure that emergency medical drugs and equipment are available on a sessional basis.
• To anticipate the needs of the Clinician during all clinical procedures, with an awareness of additional needs of the client groups of the Service (medically compromised, mentally ill and physical disabilities).
• To carry out clerical and administrative duties to ensure the efficient smooth running of the clinical sessions.
• To ensure that adequate stock levels, standards/protocols are maintained and monitored.
• Responsibility for ensuring ordering and stock control of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen cylinders and to replace these cylinders, as required.
• To monitor the levels of stationery and order, as required.
• Prepare for and assist in R.A sedation.To be responsible for all safety checks of the R.A machine prior to use.
• Sedation qualified Dental Nurses to work within the IV team and to follow the Sedation protocols as laid down by the Special Care Dental Service.
• Follow clinic protocols to process patient referrals and book appointments.
• To be part of an effective clinical team, enabling the team/ward/service to deliver to the highest possible care standards, ensuring that evidence based practice is used.
• To act as an excellent role model.
• Participation in induction programmes for all professions - Clinicians and Nurses within a Specialist Dental Service.
• To undertake other duties to meet the changing needs and priorities of the Dental Service, as determined by your manager and in accordance with the grade of the post.

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma or National Certificate for Dental Nurses
• GDC registered
• Experience of working within the NHS as a qualified Dental Nurse
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Additional post qualification - Conscious Sedation
• Additional post qualification - Special Care Dental Nursing
• Experience of working with children and patients with addition needs.
• Reliable and Flexible