BAND 4 DENTAL NURSE
Axis
- Preston
- Temporary
- Full-time
- The Dental Service compromises of a wide range of locations, specialities and services, the post holder will be required to provide comprehensive chair side and administrative support to a clinician within a Department/clinic based in BDH, Community clinics and/or Domiciliary setting.
- To prepare and monitor patients for and during their Dental treatment providing pre and postoperative instructions as required.
- To undertake the general care of the surgery including Dental equipment/instruments and arrange any necessary repairs as required.
- To ensure medical emergency drugs and equipment are available and up to date.
- To provide assistance to the Clinician using inhalation sedation as required following approved training.
- To provide chair side assistance and postoperative instructions during general anesthetics and exodontia sessions as required.
- To provide oral health education to patients as required by the Dentist.
- To assist the Senior Dental Nurse in the smooth running of the Dental service.
- To support and assist Undergraduate Dental Students.
- To support and supervise Apprentice Dental Nurse and Foundation Degree students.
- Ensuring correct instruments/equipment/medicaments are available for the session and that the clinical area is set up appropriately prior to treatment adhering to infection control guidelines.
- Ensuring patient records are available prior to treatment and updated.
- Processing Dental radiographs using the relevant local processing systems in accordance with local protocols and IRMER Regulations.
- Undertaking the decontamination process of Dental instruments as required and/or the preparation of instruments complying with Trust guidelines and the Control of Cross Infection Policy.
- Carry out necessary clinic daily checks.
- Dispose of clinical/non-clinical waste as required including safe disposal of sharps in line with the trust policy.
- Be aware of Trusts Health and Safety Policies including COSHH Regulations especially the use of all chemicals and procedures for any spillage that may occur.
- Stock control/rotation and the ordering of Dental consumables as required from appropriate suppliers.
- Assemble and utilise specialist equipment as required.
- Support the induction of new staff as required.
- Take part in clinical governance activities and comply with standards set by the Dental service.
- To undertake health and safety risk assessments as required.