BAND 4 DENTAL NURSE

Job Description:

BAND 4 DENTAL NURSE:

Core Duties:

• 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.

Main Duties:

• 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.