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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Prepare the clinical areas including preparation of instruments, materials and equipment required for all surgical, orthodontic or restorative procedures.

2. Work alongside with Consultants, Specialty Doctors and Dental Core Trainees with surgical procedure under local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia with related training and competencies completion.

3. Chair side assisting Orthodontist for all orthodontic treatment and provide oral health education to patients and patient’s relative.

4. Chair side assisting Restorative Consultants in restorative dentistry including all related treatment and dental implants.

5. To support Consultants and clinicians in outpatients clinics. Supporting patients for a smooth assessment by identifying special requirement or patient’s need prior to future treatment/ procedure.

6. To support and give patients or patient’s relative with verbal and written instructions prior to and following any oral surgeries.

7. Advise, triage and prioritise patients with special needs to ensure they receive appreciate care without delay in all areas.

8. Demonstrate the ability to recognise, respond and attend medical emergency after completion of training on basic life support with the support of the team.

9. To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of dealing with patients with complex medical history.

10. Maintain good communication and work closely with a disciplinary team to ensure patient’s treatment to be completed as planned.

11. Maintain high standard of cleanliness in clinical and non-clinical areas. Comply with the infection control Trust Policy and local protocols.

12. Undertake any other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the Senior Dental Nurse, Lead Nurse and Senior Sister due to skill mix and staffing.

13. Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of dealing with hazards & dangerous substances such as: radiation, sharps, chemical spillage including mercury and the deposal of clinical waste and comply with the Trust Policy.

14. Escalate any concerns and report incident to Senior Staff and complete the incident report approximately in a timely manner.

15. The post holder will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise qualified and unqualified staff while maintaining a safe environment.

16. Demonstrate various skill enabling you to be adaptable to work in all areas of the department clinical and non-clinical.

17. Maintain a good level of stock in clinic and report for low level for reordering to avoid the stock runs out.

Non Clinical

1. Works as an effective team member with initiatives.

2. Manages own workload, co-ordinating and prioritising patient’s care. Recognises self’s limitations and escalates for senior advice.

3. Demonstrates excellent communication skills in written, verbal and non-verbal with individuals/ multidisciplinary team about patient’s care and complex issues.

4. Comply with GDC code of conducts, Data Protection/ Confidentiality Acts in Trust and local policies.

5. Develop the skills and competences in all areas which are required for the post within 6 months to 12 months. Staff will be assessed and identified for the learning opportunities and skills accomplishment. Regular review and support will be offered with the work buddy and senior colleagues.