Job Description

Job description

Job description

Job description

White Enamel Practice

White Enamel and Prime dental Practice

We are looking for a full time :

qualified dental nurse/ Trainee dental nurse already enrolled with dental course. And receptionist.
The ideal candidate must be:

Well presented,

Computer literate

Articulate and fluent in the English Language (both written and spoken),

Have good communication skills,

Good work ethics,

Be confident, calm under pressure and able to multi-task

Team player

Highly organised

Able to work on own initiative

With good references

Salary dependent on level of relevant experience and qualifications. So, if you feel you have all the above and you would like to apply for this position, please submit your CV via email.

Job Type: Full-time

Reference ID: LISALINA-01

Part-time hours: 37 per week

Job Types: Full-time

DRAFT JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a draft. Before using this material, practices should check the contents and adapt the text to suit their circumstances and style.

JOB TITLE: TRAINEE DENTAL NURSE

Job Summary

To provide dental nursing support to clinicians. The dental nurse will be expected to work with supervision, using their own initiative, and carry out duties in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the practice and so aid the dental staff to maximise the use of their time.

Key Responsibilities

Develop competence across a wide range of dental chair side support procedures.

Develop knowledge of a wide range of practical treatment procedures and the relevant support necessary to ensure effective outcomes.

Develop competence in the manipulation and application of dental materials across a wide range of dental treatment procedures.

Develop a comprehensive knowledge and application of a wide range of dental instruments and other relevant equipment necessary during preparation for treatment procedures.

Learn to prepare individual treatment rooms for a wide range of dental procedures.

Develop and demonstrate competence in decontamination and sterilization of medical and dental devices within clinical and non-clinical environments, ensuring appropriate records are completed.

Be responsible as part of the clinical team for the care of the patient from arrival to completion of treatment.

Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice (perhaps including the duties and tasks of receptionist as required)

Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities

Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR

Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct

Recording of treatment including charting form the dentist's instructions and other associated clerical work. Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments and equipment. Cleaning away used instruments and materials and keeping the surgery clean and tidy. First aid treatments for collapse e.g. coronary attack, fainting, bleeding tooth socket, epilepsy etc. Triage of patients attending for emergency treatment. Providing patients with pre and post-operative instructions and information prior to safely discharging the patient following, for example, minor oral surgery, and ensuring the instructions are understood. Care and minor maintenance of equipment such as high-speed drills. Maintaining stock levels in surgery and checking expiry dates. Re-ordering stocks when required.

Equality and Diversity

It is the responsibility of every member of staff to understand the practice equality and diversity commitments and statutory obligations under current equality legislation including the Disability Discrimination Act 2005, the equality Act 2006 and the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 and to:

Act in ways that support equality and diversity and recognise the importance of people's rights in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and good practice. Valuing people as individuals and treating every one with dignity and respect, consideration without prejudice, respecting diversity and recognising peoples expressed beliefs, preferences and choices in working with others and delivering appropriate services. Recognise and report behaviour that undermines equality under practice policy. Be consciously aware of own behaviour and encourage the same behaviour in colleagues. Acknowledge others different perspectives and recognise the diverse needs and experiences of everyone they come into contact with.

Infection Control

All staff will adhere to infection control policies and procedures at all times and carry out role specific duties as per roles and responsibilities.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality/data protection regarding all personal information must be maintained at all times (both inside and outside working hours). All staff should ensure that they are familiar with and adhere to all practice privacy, confidentiality and security policies and procedures. Any breach of confidentiality will be taken seriously and appropriate disciplinary action taken.

Freedom of Information

In accordance with the Freedom of information and other associated legislation, the practice may be required to make public recorded information available on request, or do this as part of a publication scheme. Please note that your public role, your name or job role may be contained in a document that is published in accordance to such legislation.

Health & Safety

All employees have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves or to others and to co-operate with the practice in meeting its statutory requirements.

Safeguarding children and Vulnerable Adults

All employees are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults. Familiarisation with the adherence to practice safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees, as is participating in related mandatory/statutory training.

I.T. Skills

All staff is expected to have or to have gain minimum basic level I.T skills to enable them to use the practice I.T systems. All staff should be familiar with relevant I.T systems and security policies and procedures.

Record Management

All Staff are personally responsible for record keeping. A record is anything that contains information in any medium e.g. paper, tapes, computer information, which has been created or gathered as a result of any practice activity. All individuals within the practice are responsible for any records they create or use. Please ensure that all records are retained in accordance with the Record Management policy and are stored in a manner that allows them to be easily located in the event of a freedom of information request.

Information Quality

All staff must ensure that complete and accurate data is collected to the highest standard at all times. Data collection should be supported by adequate documentation and processes should be regularly reviewed. Staff should ensure that processes conform to national standards and are fit for purpose. All staff should comply with the information quality policy.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Communication

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members. Communicate effectively with patients and carers. Recognize people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will:

Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance. Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work. Participate in audit where appropriate.

Change of

The duties outlined above are not intended to be exhaustive and may change as the needs of the practice alter. The job description will be subject to periodic review and amendment in accordance with the needs of the practice.

JOB TITLE: DENTAL RECEPTIONIST

Job Summary

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Provide general assistance to the Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.

The dental receptionist will provide full clerical support to both surgery and patients and operate the computer/appointments system. Welcome patients and their visitors in to the practice in a friendly and professional manner either in person or via the telephone. Receive patients from surgery at the reception area.

Job Responsibilities

Administration

To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures. To work in accordance of written protocols Pulling/filing notes for surgeries and update as necessary Filing post in medical records Fax and photocopy as requested Taking receipt of monies and recording it correctly on patients' notes.
Reception

Receiving patients consulting with members of Practice team Be able to cover all reception position as necessary
Appointments

Process appointment requests for today future appointments from patients by telephone and in person. Deal with visits requests
Computer

Registrations of new patients - computer data entry and dental records. Process patients change of address - computer data and dental records.
Telephone

Have working knowledge of telephone system.
Other Tasks

Ensure building security - have thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm. Any other tasks allocated by managers

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this , the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others' health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team's performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will:

Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate
Reference ID: WH.DentalNurse/Receptionist

Job Types: Contract, Permanent

COVID-19 considerations:
practice follow Standard operation procedure by NHS England. a risk assessment prior starting job

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 8.00-12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Work Location: In person