Dental Nurse -Greater Manchester (peripatetic )
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £25,147.00 to £27,596.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25147.00 - £27596.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2024 |
| Location: | Leigh, WN7 1HS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9835-DEN24-0010a |
Summary
Provide chair side support to clinicians during clinical assisting in the care and management of the patient throughout the patients treatment journey, including pre operative and post operative care of patients during Conscious Sedation (inhalation sedation or intravenous sedation) procedures following appropriate training. To act as a chaperone at all times. Routine involvement with children and adult patients, challenging patient groups, including patients with complex medical histories, mental health problems and learning difficulties, with frequent exposure to blood and saliva, possible exposure to verbal and physical aggression, and on occasion other bodily fluids e.g. vomit, urine and faeces. Responsible for preparation and organisation of clinical environments where clinical procedures will be undertaken, clinical environments may also include hospital operating theatres and recovery areas, and secure mental health units. Demonstrate and maintain a high standard of infection prevention and control at all times in accordance with Department of Health, Health Technical Memorandum 01-05 Decontamination in primary care dental service. To ensure accurate preparation and presentation of dental materials, dressings, medicaments, instruments and equipment as requested by the clinician. Following appropriate accredited training, provide support in Conscious Sedation (inhalation sedation/ I.V sedation) procedures under the supervision and direction of the clinician. Provide verbal and written pre- and post-operative advice/ instructions for patients and carers which complement the actions of other team members. Perform monitoring of the patients physical signs prior to, during and post treatment, enabling early recognition of condition changes and ensuring appropriate action is taken where appropriate e.g. recovery after sedation or difficult procedures. Check haemostasis is achieved prior to patient discharge. Recognise and participate in the management of medical emergencies when required. Ensuring competence is maintained on an annual basis, e.g. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic Life Support (BLS) Immediate Life Support (ILS), Paediatric Life Support (PILS) training. Decontaminate, prepare and store dental equipment and instruments following local and national decontamination policies and procedures ensuring re-useable devices are maintained to a high standard in accordance with HTM 01-05 Decontamination in primary care dental service Perform and record validation test procedures for decontamination and sterilisation equipment on a daily and weekly basis, acting on and reporting faults to the appropriate person or agency. Prepare and decontaminate equipment and pre/post prosthetic laboratory work ready for transportation when necessary. Processing and storage of digital dental radiographs and assisting in the correct procedure for dental radiography, and where applicable process and develop non - digital radiographs, complying with current Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR) Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER) and Health & Safety regulations. Responsible for the control and ordering of stock including all dental supplies, medical gases and associated drugs as required. This may include where applicable the stock control, monitoring, and receipt of Controlled Drugs in accordance with Trust policies. Ensuring effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources. Where necessary following appropriate training, provide support to clinicians undertaking epidemiological surveys within schools and other establishments, including associated administration duties, for example the planning, organising and preparation of the surveys and data inputting survey results following surveys. Be able in the case of clinical enquiries to determine the nature and urgency and deal with or direct to the appropriate person. Provide and receive patient identifiable information which may be complex and sensitive ensuring patient confidentiality is not compromised. Communicate effectively with clinicians, staff, other healthcare professionals, professional bodies and external organisations/agencies. Foster an environment of mutual support and respect for all team members, promoting teamwork and high morale. Relieve/provide cover/assist at other clinics and activities within reasonable distance from base clinic when required to meet the needs of the Service. To always practice in accordance with the GDC Standards for the Dental Team in order that a safe and quality service is provided, and to be accountable for own actions when delivering dental nursing care. Maintain GDC professional registration on annual basis. Be responsible for maintaining own continuing professional development in accordance with GDC CPD requirements, contributing to the formation of own objectives and personal development plan. Demonstrate awareness of legislation, for example safeguarding children, safeguarding vulnerable adults, mental health issues and act appropriately when required. To participate in in-service training as appropriate. To assist/support in the induction and training of new staff, and on occasion work experience visitors. May also include familiarisation support/locality inductions for less experienced staff or staff that are covering clinic they do not normally work at. To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent and reliable attendance. To be appropriately dressed within the clinical environment in adherence to the Trusts Uniform and Dress Code policy and to act in accordance with the Trusts Employee Code of Conduct