Out of Hours Dental Nurse inCheltenham inCheltenham PUBLISHED
MON 18 NOV 2024
Additionally, the Dental Nurse will manage patient communications, maintain accurate records, and handle reception duties such as processing payments. Candidates are expected to have proficiency in dental practices, adhere to health regulations, and possess the skills to interpret and promptly address the needs of patients and clinicians. Training in emergency medical assistance is also part of the role.
We are looking for talented Qualified Dental Nurses to work as part of a team providing essential out of hours emergency dental care to patients. This will include assisting chairside as well as a high level of clinical assessment and pharmacy/analgesic advice
Undertake definitive clinical telephone assessment (triage) of patients with dental symptoms.Triage patient calls using the SDCEP guidance.Be proficient in the use of all dental equipment including all performance checks and identifying maintenance issues.Set up and close down of surgeries following infection control guidelines.Make available fine instruments and materials for clinical use, have a thorough knowledge of all instruments, equipment and materials used. Constantly having to interpret the needs of both patients and clinicians and be able to deal with them promptly and efficiently.Assist the Dental Officer with the patient care including suction, mixing materials and passing instruments. This requires manipulation of fine tools and materials which will be contaminated throughout the procedure, passing of sharps between the Dental Officer and the nurse.
- To provide definitive clinical telephone assessment (triage) of patients
- To provide chair side Dental Nurse support to the dentists delivering emergency pain treatment
- To provide decontamination and infection control duties and ensure all areas are cleaned and sterilised in accordance with HTMregulations during Out of Hours sessions
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Answer all calls from the general public in an efficient and courteous manner.
Accurately recording, checking or amending details on the call dental software system.
Complete training in the recognition of and assistance during medical emergencies, e.g. Anaphylaxis, epileptic fit, cardiac arrest, shock.
Make sure Emergency Drug Box available during all clinical sessions.
Constant monitoring of patient in the event of a medical emergency.
Undertake CPR with dentist in the event of a medical emergency.
Close down of surgery each day which includes sealing and removal of contaminated waste in clinical waste bags.
Handle patients, stock and equipment following manual handling techniques laid down by the Trust.
Process radiographs using toxic chemicals and mounting x-rays, responsible for accurate labelling and filing of x-rays.
Ensure that all records are available when required including medical history forms and x-rays etc.
Ensure to have an understanding of patient charges and exemptions and ensures that these are appropriately recorded.
Undertake reception duties as required including handling card and cash payments and end of day banking processes.
File and retrieve any patient related information on computer and on paper records.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
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