Dental Nurse

Job responsibilities

See person specification for qualifications/equivalent experience

Work within clearly defined accountability frameworks, standards and scope of practice of the general dental council. To provide the best possible care in collaboration with colleagues, patients, and their carers

To work independently within the surgery to maintain the surgery environment and ensure the smooth running of the clinic, reporting issues which develop, appropriately to the Dental Nurse Team, Senior Dental Nurse or Service Team Lead.

To prepare and maintain the dental surgery environment to the standards laid down by the Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust and the General Dental Council.

To have an understanding of the processes used for decontamination in line with the trust policies and procedures.

To maintain all medical equipment, instruments and sundries used in the practice of dentistry to ensure the timely reporting of faulty equipment.

To inform patients of proposed dental procedures making sure that they fully understand the procedure to be undertaken. Provide pre and post-operative advice.

To be responsible for the control and rotation of stock in the designated clinical area, maintaining an adequate supply in accordance with the stock control policy.

Provide dental health education on a one to one basis as prescribed by a clinician.

To assist in any theatre lists within the acute Trust and complete any relevant required paperwork associated with these sessions.

To process, record and store correctly all radiographs to the standards laid down by the MYHT Radiation Safety Group, Ionising Radiation Regulations and FGDP (UK) Guidance and Standards. Ensure Quality Assurance in the service is demonstrated.

To enter data regarding patient demographic detail onto the appointment system.

To provide mentorship and clinical supervision and support to less experienced dental nurses when appropriate.

Any other duties commensurate with the grade which may become necessary for the smooth running of the service.

The post holder may be required to work within the Oral Facial department at other sites including community dental services to support unplanned sickness.

See person specification for qualifications/equivalent experience

Work within clearly defined accountability frameworks, standards and scope of practice of the general dental council. To provide the best possible care in collaboration with colleagues, patients, and their carers

To work independently within the surgery to maintain the surgery environment and ensure the smooth running of the clinic, reporting issues which develop, appropriately to the Dental Nurse Team, Senior Dental Nurse or Service Team Lead.

To prepare and maintain the dental surgery environment to the standards laid down by the Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust and the General Dental Council.

To have an understanding of the processes used for decontamination in line with the trust policies and procedures.

To maintain all medical equipment, instruments and sundries used in the practice of dentistry to ensure the timely reporting of faulty equipment.

To inform patients of proposed dental procedures making sure that they fully understand the procedure to be undertaken. Provide pre and post-operative advice.

To be responsible for the control and rotation of stock in the designated clinical area, maintaining an adequate supply in accordance with the stock control policy.

Provide dental health education on a one to one basis as prescribed by a clinician.

To assist in any theatre lists within the acute Trust and complete any relevant required paperwork associated with these sessions.

To process, record and store correctly all radiographs to the standards laid down by the MYHT Radiation Safety Group, Ionising Radiation Regulations and FGDP (UK) Guidance and Standards. Ensure Quality Assurance in the service is demonstrated.

To enter data regarding patient demographic detail onto the appointment system.

To provide mentorship and clinical supervision and support to less experienced dental nurses when appropriate.

Any other duties commensurate with the grade which may become necessary for the smooth running of the service.

The post holder may be required to work within the Oral Facial department at other sites including community dental services to support unplanned sickness.

Experience

Essential

• Experience/training to Diploma level or equivalent.
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work flexibly, quickly and accurately.

Desirable

• Experience of inhalation sedation.
• Knowledge of a dental computer system

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Maintain a safe working environment for self and others.
• Willingness to take on tasks.
• Computer skills and ability to learn clinical applications of computer systems.
• Basic keyboard skills.
• Able to work in a variety of settings.
• Able to carry out the physical requirements of the role.

Desirable

• Good communication and positive contributions to previous employment.
• Proven record of excellent filing and organisational skills.
• Good skills both written and verbal to communicate with patients with learning disabilities.

Knowledge and awareness

Essential

• To have an understanding of the types of patients treated in the Oral and Maxillofacial and Community Dental Services.
• To have a good knowledge of:
• Infection control
• work prioritisation
• Health & Safety issues
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships.

Desirable

• Evidence of up to date learning and study.
• Awareness of Moving & Handling issues.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Dental Nurse qualification.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience in dental health education.
• Certificate in Oral Health education or equivalant.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Friendly ,respectful of colleagues, calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to deal with patients with complex needs and emotionally demanding behaviour.
• To respect and treat people with dignity at all times.
• Able to travel within the working day to other locations/clinics.

other

Essential

• Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening.
• Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service.
• Understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality.
• Based at one of our dental clinics.
• Access to a vehicle to travel between sites and to be able to provide nurse cover as required. Some domiciliary visits needed.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).