Trainee Dental Nurse Beaconsfield, England
Job description
Job Description for Trainee Dental Nurse
Job title: Trainee dental nurse.
Purpose of the job
Provide clinical support to dentist, hygienist and patients under supervision, assist with reception or any clerical duties as required and perform such other task as reasonably requested by the practice.
Responsible to
The practice owner, practice manager, lead nurse and the dentist and hygienist and/or therapist you are working with.
Employment duties
· Assist dentist, hygienist or therapist by providing dental chairside support duties relevant to stage of competence under supervision of a named GDC registrant in accordance with the GDC guidance for trainee dental nurses
· Keep a log of your structured induction an on-going compliance training using training record template and ensure each training session is counter-signed by your supervisor- named GDC registrant
· Work toward a nationally recognised qualification leading to the registration with the GDC
· Follow all practices policies and procedures
· Establish, promote and maintain productive working relationship with all of the dental team
· Liaise with the practice manager on all matters concerning administration, pay and conditions
· Assist with reception duties and perform other clerical and cleaning duties if required
· Take the responsible care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work
Key task to be carried out under supervision
· Develop and demonstrate competence in
o The chairside support procedures outlined in your Competence record
o The manipulation and application of dental materials across a range of dental of dental treatment procedures
o Knowledge and application of a wide range of dental instruments and equipment relevant for dental procedures
o Decontamination and preparation of treatment rooms for a range of dental procedures
o Decontamination of dental devices using appropriate practice decontamination equipment after the necessary vaccinations
o Decontamination equipment maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction
o Waste segregation and disposal in accordance with the practice policies and procedures
o Use of the practice computer and Xray system
o Completion of laboratory request forms and keeping records of all item sent, received and fitted
o Checking that all necessary laboratory work is returned and ready for each session
Provide patient support by
o Liaising with reception over appointments for each patient
o Escorting patients form the waiting room to the surgery, confirming the patient’s medical history is up-to-date and communicating to the dentist [hygienist/therapist] any change in medical history or problem that he/she noted
o Monitoring, supporting and reassuring patients
o Supporting the patient and colleagues if there is an emergency
o Providing appropriate advice to patients
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £9.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Beaconsfield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
