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Dental Therapist - Cumbria Health
| Posting date: | 30 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 June 2024 |
| Location: | Carlisle, CA1 2SE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B0554-24-0074 |
Summary
This list of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad range of tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or periodically. This list is not exhaustive, and the role may include additional duties which are not listed here. Main Duties and Responsibilities To develop team dentistry by applying appropriate skills to a wide range of cases. To provide a wide range of dental treatment, appropriate to a registered dental therapist and hygienist at the request of dentists The additional duties of a dental therapist will include the following: Obtain a detailed dental history from patients and evaluate their medical history jobs.dental.cic@uos.ac.uk Carry out a clinical examination within their competence. Complete periodontal examination and charting and use indices to screen and monitor periodontal disease. Diagnose and treatment plan within their competence. Prescribe radiographs. Take, process and interpret various film views used in general dental practice. Plan the delivery of care for patients. Give appropriate patient advice. Provide preventive oral care to patients and liaise with dentists over the treatment of caries, periodontal disease and tooth wear. Undertake supragingival and subgingival scaling and root surface debridement using manual and powered instruments. Use appropriate anti-microbial therapy to manage plaque related diseases. Adjust restored surfaces in relation to periodontal treatment. Apply topical treatments and fissure sealants. Give patients advice on how to stop smoking. Take intra and extra-oral photographs. Give infiltration and inferior dental block analgesia. Place temporary dressings and re-cement crowns with temporary cement. Place rubber dam. Take impressions. Care of implants and treatment of peri-implant tissues. Carry out direct restorations on primary and secondary teeth. Carry out pulpotomies on primary teeth. Extract primary teeth. Place pre-formed crowns on primary teeth. Identify anatomical features, recognise abnormalities and interpret common pathology. Carry out oral cancer screening. If necessary, refer patients to other healthcare professionals. Keep full, accurate and contemporaneous patient records. If working on prescription, vary the detail but not the direction of the prescription according to patient needs. For example, the number of surfaces to be restored or the material to be used. To develop good communication with all members of the dental teams and referring practitioners. Ensure information reaches all team members and relevant professionals in cases where treatment is shared. Produce and maintain accurate records of dental care, using computer systems were used within the service, complete appropriate NHS forms (e.g. FP17s forms) and assist with the data collection for service monitoring. To assist in the management and maintenance of stock and equipment to ensure dental therapy services are maintained. To develop information for patients on relevant subjects. To assist in organisational duties to ensure the smooth running of the dental services, including: - To ensure that the appointment diary is used efficiently in planning a sessions clinical activity. - Collect and receipt patients charges in accordance with NHS Regulations and ensure safe keeping of monies through banking in accordance with SDC Standing Financial Instructions. The post is clinic based. The post holder may be asked to undertake duties in other settings when required for holiday or sickness relief or temporary redeployment. To be responsible for promoting the Organisations values and high-performance standards both individually and as a team, in the achievement of our strategic objectives and priorities. To build a strong external image of clinical excellence for the organisation and create opportunities to enhance the profile of the social enterprise and its services, ensuring high social responsibility. Act within other professional laws and systems including Health and Safety, Freedom of Information Act and Data Protection Legislation. Observe all policies and procedures and maintain the Staff Confidentiality Code of Conduct at all times. Follow and implement operational and clinical policies and procedures to comply with legislation. Apply safe working practices and take responsibility for own actions. Support other members of the dental and wider healthcare team in the interest of patients. Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through education, training, and practice against agreed occupational standards. Apply an evidence-based approach to learning, practice and decision making and utilise critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Active participation in clinical audit programmes, peer review and clinical governance initiatives. Provide training for dental nurses / staff as required by the service. Take responsibility for personal development planning and reflective practice. Maintain professional behaviour and appearance, including being punctual and polite. Effectively manage own time and resources.