Dental Nurse

Job overview

The post holder will work predominantly within the Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Maxillofacial and Orthodontics.

• Role model behaviours in accordance with the Trust Behavioural Framework.
• Ensure best possible dental nursing care and practice including those with complex medical, physical, and emotional needs.
• Provide close support to dentistry, maintaining high standards of patient care and infection control.
• Learn new skills in line with new practices, qualifications, and modernisation.
• Have commitment to continuing professional development.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to:

• Be responsible for the delivery of clinical expertise in all aspects of the clinical setting acting as a visible practitioner in the Department.
• To have the responsibility for the preparation and organisation of dental units where clinical procedures will be undertaken.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals in the delivery of high standards of effective Dental care within best practice guidelines in clinical outpatient setting as well as dental theatre.
• Following appropriate training, participate in conscious sedation and other procedures under the supervision and direction of the Dentist.
• Monitor the patient’s physical signs prior to, during and post treatment enabling early recognition of condition changes and ensuring appropriate corrective action is instituted.
• Provide fourhanded dentistry throughout the patients’ treatment, anticipating the clinicians’ needs and any possible complications which may arise including assistance in the management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Demonstrate awareness of legislation e.g. child protection, vulnerable adults, mental health issues and act appropriately when required.
• Practice in accordance with the GDC Code of Professional Conduct in order that a safe and quality service is provided. ·

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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