OOH Dental Nurse

Colegio Santa Teresa del Niño Jesús - Martínez - Buenos Aires; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team providing urgent dental care in Buckinghamshire. This role involves supporting clinicians, maintaining high standards of infection control, and ensuring a welcoming environment for patients. You'll assist in treating diverse patient needs, including those with special care requirements. The position emphasizes compassion, respect, and empowerment, aligning with the core values of the Central and North West London NHS Trust. If you're passionate about dental care and committed to professional development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental nursing and assisting clinicians in treatment.
• Knowledge of infection control standards and patient care protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental clinicians in treating patients and maintaining infection control.
• Provide chair-side assistance and triage for various patient needs.

Skills

Dental Nursing

Infection Prevention Control

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Ethical Principles in Dentistry

Education

Dental Nursing Qualification

Job description

The Dental Out of Hours (OOH) service provides urgent dental care to the population of Buckinghamshire. It is hosted by CNWL Community Dental Service, part of CNWL NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will work Tuesday every other evening shift between 6pm to 9:30pm.

Responsibilities include:

1. Carry out dental nursing duties to assist the dental clinician in treating patients.
2. Maintain high standards in Infection Prevention Control.
3. Assist the patient on their treatment journey.
4. Provide triage.
5. Ensure that the surgery is welcoming and prepared for the type of patient and treatment planned.
6. Provide chair-side assistance to the clinician, including 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.
7. May be required to assist in the provision of dental treatment on a domiciliary basis.
8. May be required to assist when carrying out audits, screenings, or epidemiological surveys.

Central and North West London NHS Trust expects all staff to act in a way which shows understanding of our core values and willingness to put them into practice with service users, family and carers, and other staff members:

1. COMPASSION: Contribute to a caring and kind environment and recognize that what you do and say can make the lives of others better.
2. RESPECT: Acknowledge and welcome people’s differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic.
3. EMPOWER: Provide information, resources, and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs.
4. PARTNERSHIP: Recognize that commissioners and users of our services are the people who generate and pay for our work.

Additional expectations include:

1. Communicate with the clinical team and peers in an appropriate manner.
2. Demonstrate the application of ethical principles relevant to dentistry, including honesty, confidentiality, personal and professional integrity, and compliance with GDC standards.
3. Take responsibility for own continuous professional development, maintaining professional knowledge and competence in line with the personal development plan agreed at annual appraisal.
4. Demonstrate a professional approach, including participation in appraisal, peer review, clinical audit, and continuing professional development activities.
5. Provide supervision and assist with annual appraisals for staff.
6. Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in clinical techniques in accordance with GDC requirements for lifelong learning.
7. Attend mandatory training as required by CNWL and the Dental Service.
8. Maintain full registration with the General Dental Council.
9. Take responsibility for personal development.
10. Commit to high professional standards.
11. Be able to travel to work at other dental sites, some of which are not easily served by public transport.