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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

To have the knowledge and skills to undertake a range of non-routine procedures in both specialities.

To prepare, set up and work independently and manage relevant clinic rooms, provide all relevant medical records, letters, reports, radiographs and study models.

To decontaminate and prepare clinical areas between patients, and to maintain high levels of cross infection.

Prepare and mix dental materials on request.

Undertake scrub nurse duties to operative/clinician to include retraction and aspiration of surgical operation site ensuring that the appropriate nursing care is maintained.

To maintain aseptic conditions in Maxillofacial procedures.

Frequently exposed to highly unpleasant working conditions. i.e. bodily fluids, mouth odours.

Undertake suture removal under the supervision of the clinician.

Using knowledge and skills to recognise the onset of potential medical emergencies.

To assist Orthodontic Consultant and clinicians during treatment of Fixed and removable orthodontic appliances.

To have a good knowledge in the use of specialised equipment, assembly, disassembly and maintenance and be competent in their use.

To assist in any procedure/examination and investigation, ensuring pre and post-operative advice and instructions to the understanding of the patient.

May sell dental products, handle cash and valuables. Issues receipts for all transactions.

The post holder may/ will be required to frequently sit or stand in a restricted position whilst assisting.

To have a full car licence to enable attendance at all hospital sites.

Measurable Result Areas

Keyboard and computer skills to access relevant information, used as part of the daily running of the clinic i.e. study model data base and results reporting.

Follows clinic policies, and implements policies to comply with legislation and contribute to policy development.

Accurate record keeping in patients notes when scribing for doctors. Additional record keeping for the administration of drugs and specimens sent for histology.

Orders stock and maintains stock levels.

To keep accurate records and ensure the security of drugs within the department.

Collecting data for clinical audit and outpatient audit.

Occasionally participates in Research and development clinical trials and equipment testing.

To work on own initiative, with supervisor or manager available for reference.

Communications and Working Relationships

Dealing with patient queries by telephone or in person using knowledge, initiative and experience to be able to assess the action required to deal with the situation.

Will be required to maintain concentration to be adaptable to unscheduled change and ability to multi task throughout the clinic and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The post holder must maintain patient confidentiality at all times and will be occasionally/frequently exposed to distressing or emotional circumstances.

To have excellent communication skills both with patients and staff, to be reassuring, understanding with good listening skills. To use tact and persuasion when required enabling procedures to be carried out effectively.

To provide flexible working to help maintain the service needs of the department, and be adaptable to changes within the department.

The post holder will be required to liaise with members of staff to include Consultants, Reception, Oral Surgery & Orthodontic Laboratory, Medical Records, Path lab, Radiology and other areas.