Job Description

Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre is a busy fully private practice. We are expanding and therefore have a position for a qualified dental nurse. This is a varied role, however will require working in surgery, on reception and with the patients. Implant knowledge is advantageous but training will be provided.

Employment duties include

Perform high quality dental nursing whilst assisting each dentist, hygienist or therapist in all procedures in a safe and effective manner in accordance with the 'Code of Ethics' of the British Association of Dental Nurses, the GDC's 'Scope of Practice' Follow practice policies and procedures Maintain professional indemnity and registration with the GDC Undertake CPD in line with the GDC guidelines Establish, promote and maintain productive working relationships with all members of the dental team Liaise with the practice manager on all matters concerning administration, pay and service conditions Assist with the supervision of trainee dental nurses in the practice Assist with reception duties and perform other clerical duties if required Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work
Key tasks

Assist dentists during treatment planning by: Entering the prescribed treatment into the software Collating estimates and consents Gathering information sheets relevant to the case Provide case presentations to the patient following the dentist's clinical presentation to go over the treatment and payment options Schedule patient appointments and help the patient to organise finances Record daily diagnosed and accepted figures Follow up outstanding treatments Produce clinical findings and treatment option reports for patients Carry out reception duties Ensure smooth running of the practice Assist in all clerical and administrative duties as required by the principal Report equipment failures or breakages to the practice manager Attend practice annual training for medical emergencies and CPR Bring to the attention of the principal or practice manager any concerns about aspects of the practice, its performance or the performance of others in the practice Perform any other tasks that are reasonably requested by the principal
Prepare and maintain the clinical environment, including the equipment

Carry out infection prevention and control procedures to prevent physical, chemical and microbiological contamination in the surgery or laboratory

Record dental charting and oral tissue assessment carried out by other registrants

Keep full, accurate and contemporaneous patient records and ensure that they are stored securely

Prepare equipment materials and patients for dental radiography

Process dental radiographs

Monitor, support and reassure patients

Give appropriate patient advice

Support the patient and your colleagues if there is an emergency

Segregate waste in accordance with the practice procedures and ensure its safe disposal

Escort patients from the waiting room to the surgery, confirm the patient's medical history is up to date and communicate to the dentist (hygienist/therapist) any change in medical history or problems that he/she has noted

Monitor and maintain stock within the practice as necessary, informing the practice manager and liaising with the dentists {hygienists/therapists) over orders or any shortages of materials

Follow all professional ethical guidelines including all rules on confidentiality

Maintain and promote patient confidentiality in relation to patient medical history, details of treatment, financial transactions or any conversation overheard

Complete laboratory request forms and keep records of all items sent, received and fitted

Check that all necessary laboratory work is returned and ready for each session

Assist in all clerical and administrative duties as required by the principal

Report equipment failures or breakages to the practice manager

Attend practice annual training for medical emergencies and CPR

Perform other tasks in accordance with additional skills you have developed within the GDC 'Scope of Practice'

Identify your training and development needs and undertake appropriate training to maintain and increase competence in nursing skills by following an agreed CPD programme to comply with the GDC requirements

Provide feedback on the performance of trainee dental nurses

Bring to the attention of the principal or practice manager any concerns about aspects of the practice, its performance or the performance of others in the practice

Attend all practice meetings as requested

Perform any other tasks that are reasonably requested by the practice manager or principal

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 29,030.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Experience:

Dental Nursing: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Valid GDC registration (required)
Work Location: In person