Dental Hygienist /Therapist

Job overview

Job purpose is to provide comprehensive clinical management of patients including preventive advice, oral care and treatment for head and neck oncology patients prior to, during and after cancer treatment.

This extends to other patients with complex medical conditions such as osteonecrosis, Mucositis, Lichen Planus and dry mouth. The provision of treatment will be undertaken in line with treatment plans agreed with the consultant and intervention will be undertaken with local anaesthesia customized to the patient needs.

Provide clinical link to patients undergoing radiotherapy and associated assessments.

The post holder will be expected to maintain up to date knowledge and skills pertinent to their field and comply with the Trusts mandatory requirements to attend audit and governance meetings.

Main duties of the job

• To act as Autonomous practitioner, managing a case load of patients, giving highly specialised advice as necessary. Use specialist knowledge and clinical assessment to examine, diagnose, treat and advise on clinical Management of patients. Providing oral hygiene instruction, fluoride use, dietary advice and general oral health education and promotion.

Provides a full range of treatment as prescribed by the referring team including the provision of oral hygiene instruction using different aides and attending wards to provide advice and guidance for post-surgery oncology patients including the use of adjuncts

Provides specialist advice, education and treatments regarding end of life oral care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.