Bank Dental Nurse - Cumbria Health
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £14.42 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £14.42 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2025 |
| Location: | Carlisle, CA1 2SE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B0554-25-0070 |
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: Clinical: Assist the dentist or hygienist in organising the days activities. Monitor the day lists and appointment diary and update, as necessary. Prepare the surgery for use at the beginning of each session and clear up at the end of the session consistent with the Practices Health and Safety Protocol. Anticipate the dental operators requirements across a broad range of clinical procedures. Assist the dental operator in the provision of a broad range of dental treatment and to supervise the patient until they are fit to leave the Practice. Prepare filling and impression materials, instruments, equipment, dressings, and syringes. Use equipment such as hand instruments, aspiration equipment in a manner which minimises the risk of cross infection or soft tissue injury. Provide pre- and post-operative instructions for patients in agreement with the dental operator. Assist the dental operator in planning for appropriate follow up care. Maintain hand pieces, aspirators, and other equipment. Process radiographs. Arrange for the timely supply of materials and laboratory work. Utilise keyboard skills for data entry on dental software programmes. Accompany the dental operator on domiciliary visits (infrequently). Communication: Communicate clearly, appropriately and effectively using appropriate terminology by spoken, written and electronic methods and maintain and develop these skills. Receive the patient into the surgery and prepare them for treatment. Reassure patients and explain dental procedures especially when there may be communication difficulties. Monitor, support, and reassure patients through relevant behavioural techniques. Monitor patients, identify any complications and take the necessary actions consistent with agreed local and national protocols. Record treatment, for example; baseline charting, clinical treatments, and periodontal charting from the dental operators instructions. Undertake reception duties when required, for example; answering the telephone, making appointments, explaining and where appropriate collecting patient charges. Take immediate advice from a senior colleague if a patient needs to be seen urgently. Professionalism, Leadership and Management: Act within the General Dental Councils (GDC) ethical guidance and standards commensurate to that of a dental professional. Act within other professionally laws and systems including Health and Safety, Freedom of Information Act and Data Protection Legislation. Follow and implement clinical policies and procedures to comply with legislation. Treat patients and colleagues with dignity and respect. Protect the confidentiality of patient information. Apply safe working practices and take responsibility for own actions. Co-operate with other members of the dental and wider healthcare team in the interest of patients. Respect the role of the dental and healthcare professionals in the context of learning and working in a wider healthcare team. Act without discrimination and show respect for patients, staff, peers, and the public. Understand own capabilities and limitations in the interest of high-quality patient care and always act within these boundaries. Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through education, training, and practice against agreed occupational standards and in accordance with GDC guidance. Apply an evidence-based approach to learning, practice, clinical judgement, and decision making and utilise critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Take responsibility for personal development planning and reflective practice. Maintain professional behaviour and appearance, including being punctual and polite when attending assessor led meetings and in the workplace. Reflect on the impact of personal behaviour and manage this accordingly. Effectively manage own time and resources.