The apprentice Dental Nurse appointed will receive training in dental nursing over a course of 24 months, leading to a registerable qualification which meets the requirements of the statutory register held by the General Dental Council.
• Attend all teaching sessions, tutorials, and portfolio development sessions to ensure that you receive maximum benefit from the training provided.
• Co-operate with your trainers and assessors in the completion of portfolios, assessment record, projects and assignments which are designed to help you learn and show your competence as a dental nurse.
• Attend all quarterly formal reviews to enable you to discuss your progress and identify any developmental needs, so that you can continue to improve.
• Make effective use of the resources provided on the Learning Hub and Smart Assessor.
• Maintain and present all documentary evidence in a well organised manner.
• Adhere to training agreement/contract.
• Act in a professional manner during work hours.
• Meet with your vocational coaches to complete practical observations.
• Complete and Record 6 hours of off the job training on a weekly basis
Off-the-job training is defined as learning which is undertaken outside of day-to-day work duties and leads towards the achievement of the apprenticeship. This training takes place within the apprentice's normal (contracted) working hours. The off-the-job training must be directly relevant to the apprenticeship.
Dental Nurses will be under the supervision of Dentists, qualified Dental Nurses, and Dental Therapists whilst gaining experience within our service.
In order to fulfil the job responsibilities and the environment in which these responsibilities are carried out the job holder is required to
Maintain thehighest standards of care and service, taking responsibility not only for the care you personally provide, but also for your wider contribution to the aims of your team and the NHS as a whole
Be aware of and follow at all times the relevantNational and Local codes of practicein relation to their role and function. If you are in a post that requires registration with a professional body, you are required to maintain that registration with the appropriate professional body.
Protect theconfidentialityof personal information that you hold unless to do so would put any one at risk of significant harm. Keep accurate and professional records and information about staff, patients and clinical care, using the document based and computer-based systems in operation in the Trust. Work in accordance with local policies and procedures and the statutory frameworks, which govern confidentiality and data protection, information sharing and disclosure.
Take reasonable care ofHealth and Safetyat work for you, your team and others; ensure compliance with health and safety standards and legislation; attend all relevant Health and Safety mandatory training.
SURGERY DUTIES
• General preparation and organisation of the surgery and the correct function of clinical equipment.
• Maintain high standards Infection Prevention Control.
• Ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
• Constantly interpret the needs of patients, carers and clinicians and be able to deal with them promptly and efficiently.
• Work within the framework of National Guidance, Trust Policies and Service Local Operating Procedures.
• Assist the clinician with the completion of patient records, including the use of a computerised system.
• Empathetic manner required to provide reassurance and support for patients during their treatment.
• Calm and reassure patients who exhibit challenging behaviour.
• Present a clean, professional and tidy appearance at all times when on duty.
• Ensure that the surgery is welcoming and prepared for the type of patient and treatment planned.
• Provide chair-side assistance to the clinician to include treating special care patients with learning and/or physical disabilities, patients with complex medical conditions, diagnosed Mental Health conditions, anxious children and adults, acting under the supervision and direction of the clinician.
• Assist in the provision of dental treatment on a domiciliary basis.
CLERICAL DUTIES
• Carry out clerical duties associated with the running of the clinic, i.e. appointment making, answering telephone calls and general enquiries, collection of mail, taking and accounting of monies received as necessary.
• Undertake specific duties delegated by the Clinicians, Senior management team and Dental Nurse Manager.
• May include stores/stock control duties at specified clinic as required.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of consumable items
PROFESSIONAL DUTIES
• To communicate with the clinical team and peers in an appropriate manner.
• To demonstrate the application of the principles of ethical behaviour relevant to dentistry, including honesty, confidentiality, personal and professional integrity, and compliance with the standards for dental professionals laid down by the GDC.
• To take responsibility for own continuous professional development, maintaining professional knowledge and competence in line with the personal development plan agreed at annual appraisal.
• Demonstrate a professional approach, including participation in appraisal, peer review, clinical audit and continuing professional development activities.
· Provide supervision and assists with annual appraisals for staff.
• Up to date knowledge and skills in clinical techniques and their application in accordance with the General Dental Council’s requirement for lifelong learning.
• To gain required security clearance to work in secure settings.
• Attend mandatory training as required by CNWL and the Dental Service
• Have and maintain full registration with the General Dental Council.
• Take responsibility for personal development.
• Have a commitment to high professional standards.
• Be able to travel to work at other dental sites, some of which are not easily served by public transport and therefore the post holder would be expected to make necessary travel arrangements to meet these needs.
This advert closes on Monday 29 Apr 2024
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