Dental Nurse with Special Interest (Tier 1)

Key accountabilities: Assist the dentist during clinical procedures and make independent judgments with regard to equipment, instruments and materials as would be expected of an experienced, qualified dental nurse Provide reception cover when required, answering the telephone, booking appointments and welcoming patients, ensuring patient confidentiality at all times, knowing what information is required from the patient and ensuring accurate inputting of data onto the computer Understand the new patient procedure and the source of the new versus returning patient, have knowledge of the clinical service the practice provides and an understanding of NHS vs private dental services and alternative services that are available in practice, in order to provide patients with all available options Recognise and assist with any medical emergencies Provide clinical support for clinicians within a surgery setting, and give appropriate pre-treatment and post-treatment advice to patients Ensure high standards of patient care are maintained at all times If appropriately trained, assist the dentist when patients are treated with inhalation sedation, where this is offered If appropriately trained and/or qualified to work in General Anaesthetic and Sedation clinics, support the clinical team including the monitoring of patients Provide support and reassurance to patients undergoing dental procedures Monitor and maintain stock control with due regard to efficient use of resources Accurately record patient data, filing and archiving patient records A working knowledge of HTM 01-05 document and Infection Control procedures Actively engage with Smile Together teams and participate in audit activities, planning and development sessions, and in-house meetings etc Be responsible for safe working and practice on a day-to-day basis in sites of clinical activity, ensuring compliance with clinical governance and legislation, appropriate health, safety and security procedures within the work area, and reporting accidents, incidents and near misses using the Smile Together incident reporting procedure Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Clinic Leads and Smile Together Management Team On occasions you may be required to visit and work from other locations where you would need to integrate as part of the local team Full GDC registration without conditions Will play a valuable part in contributing to the success of our organisation Be an ambassador for the companys vision, mission and values and demonstrate related behaviours To professionally represent Smile Together as an ambassador for the company in this role, leading by example Maintain and develop your clinical competency and continuing professional/personal development according to agreed training needs via our Smile Together Training Academy and Perform (appraisal and review system) Work alongside clinical and professional support colleagues in service improvement and facilitate ongoing organisational change and development