Dental Nurse - Essential Post graduate qualification in Sedation
| Posting date: | 27 June 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: | 18 July 2024 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS7 3EX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9833-SH-SP-233-24 |
Summary
Job Purpose The post holder will work within standard operating procedures / pathways to manage their own workload independently but with reference to a supervisor within the clinical area. In doing so, they will support the assessment of service users and implementation of programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work within a range of standard operating procedures and pathways in which they have received training in order to be competent. Key Responsibilities 1. Clinical 1.1. The post holder will work within agreed framework to plan, implement and evaluate clinical and/or therapeutic activities and service user response to activity. 1.2. Provides chair-side assistance to Consultants, Specialists, Senior Dental Officers, Dental Officers and Dental Therapists 1.3. Support and assist other staff members to deliver care as delegated and directed 1.4. Demonstrates highly developed physical skills obtained through practice and training e.g. accuracy, dexterity and coordination to assemble and dismantle specialist equipment, prepare and present materials and medicaments, manipulate delicate dental instruments 1.5. The post holder will be able to make judgement involving facts or situation which may require analysis e.g. making clinical decisions related to specific pathway of care. Clinical Special Interest and related duties If qualified to do so: Carry out nurse led fluoride varnish clinics Carry out nurse led preventative dental clinics Carry out nurse led radiography clinics Monitor and support patients undergoing treatment within specialist clinics such as relative analgesia and intravenous sedation as part of a qualified team Prepare and assist in general anaesthetic sessions carried out at hospital sites Providing advice, support, information and instructions to patients as required 2. Leadership 2.1. Ensures that a professional service and image is maintained at all time, thereby acting as a role model to all staff 2.2. Supports a leadership style which is underpinned by strongly held values around equality, diversity and openness; effectively builds and maintains relationships with team members. 2.3. If appropriate to role, the post holder will work with other junior staff to support planning of workloads and prioritisation in order to achieve smooth service delivery 2.4. Ensures the effective and efficient use of resources within their own sphere of responsibility e.g. equipment stocks and supplies. 2.5. Prepares and maintains clinical areas to promote a welcoming and safe environment for individuals requiring dental care.