Developmental Special Care Dental Nurse
Prepares the clinical environment prior to clinical sessions and closes down at the end of clinical sessions, following the service cross infection and decontamination protocolsChecks surgery equipment and reports any faultsRecords clinical observations,Ensures routine and emergency equipment is checked and available i.e. oxygen cylinders and masks, defibrillator.Decontaminates equipment, instruments following cross infection proceduresPrepares the surgery for the patient using knowledge and experience to select the appropriate equipment, materials and instruments.Develops x-rays using digital equipmentAfter relevant training maybe required to take x-raysRequired to work at different locations to meet the needs of the Service, when required, including General Anaesthesia sessions at UHP Continue with or commence full dental nurse sedation training.
To support with this training, the post holder under supervision will work with dentists treating patients under conscious sedation.Triage of urgent care patients to assess the urgency of treatment and determine thecorrect booking and then book appointments including outlying clinics.Undertakes specific duties delegated by Dental Operators and Plymouth Community Dental Services Ltd Managers.Follows policies determined by others, including NHS England, the British Dental Association (including the Cross Infection guidelines), the General Dental Council, COSHH, RIDDOR and HASAWA, DOM HTM 01-05.
Training and Knowledge Registered, as a Dental Nurse, with the GDC. Undertake full dental nurse sedation training and complete within 12 months of commencement. This will include some study at home. Thorough knowledge of dental procedures gained through a minimum of 2 years post-qualification training and experience.Thorough knowledge of routine dental procedures and equipment gained through in-house training and experience including specialised areas such as general anaesthetics. Experienced in treating patients from diverse cultural backgrounds i.e. those who require interpretation services.
Knowledge of Basic Life Support techniques following training and regular updates, provided by Livewell Southwest Trained in recognising medical emergencies and assists in dealing with them. Trained by Livewell Southwest in all Mandatory Training topics, including Manual Handling, Breakaway, Health and Safety.
Clinical work is carried out without direct supervision using initiative and knowledge of procedures gained through experience and training. The guidance of a dental operator or clinical manager is sought for non-routine clinical procedures. Administrative duties are carried out without direct supervision using knowledge of procedures and referring to a manager for non-routine procedures.
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