Job Description
Here at The Oxford Smile Clinics, we are looking for a *Dental Nurse* to join our fully private clinic and provide dental nursing support to clinicians. You will be expected to work with supervision, using your own initiative, and carry out duties in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the clinic and so aid the dental staff to maximise the use of their time.
\*THIS VACANCY IS NOT AVAILABLE TO OVERSEAS DENTISTS\*
*Key Responsibilities*
* Develop competence across a wide range of dental chair side support procedures.
* Develop knowledge of a wide range of practical treatment procedures and the relevant support necessary to ensure effective outcomes.
* Develop competence in the manipulation and application of dental materials across a wide range of dental treatment procedures.
* Develop a comprehensive knowledge and application of a wide range of dental instruments and other relevant equipment necessary during preparation for treatment procedures.
* Prepare individual treatment rooms for a wide range of dental procedures.
* Develop and demonstrate competence in decontamination and sterilization of medical and dental devices within clinical and non-clinical environments, ensuring appropriate records are completed.
* Be responsible as part of the clinical team for the care of the patient from arrival to completion of treatment.
* Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice (perhaps including the duties and tasks of receptionist as required)
* Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities
* Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR
* Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct
* Recording of treatment including charting form the dentist’s instructions and other associated clerical work.
* Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments and equipment.
* Cleaning away used instruments and materials and keeping the surgery clean and tidy.
* First aid treatments for collapse e.g. coronary attack, fainting, bleeding tooth socket, epilepsy etc.
* Triage of patients attending for emergency treatment.
* Providing patients with pre and post-operative instructions and information prior to safely discharging the patient following, for example, minor oral surgery, and ensuring the instructions are understood.
* Care and minor maintenance of equipment such as high-speed drills.
* Maintaining stock levels in surgery and checking expiry dates. Re-ordering stocks when required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Didcot, Oxfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
\*THIS VACANCY IS NOT AVAILABLE TO OVERSEAS DENTISTS\*
*Key Responsibilities*
* Develop competence across a wide range of dental chair side support procedures.
* Develop knowledge of a wide range of practical treatment procedures and the relevant support necessary to ensure effective outcomes.
* Develop competence in the manipulation and application of dental materials across a wide range of dental treatment procedures.
* Develop a comprehensive knowledge and application of a wide range of dental instruments and other relevant equipment necessary during preparation for treatment procedures.
* Prepare individual treatment rooms for a wide range of dental procedures.
* Develop and demonstrate competence in decontamination and sterilization of medical and dental devices within clinical and non-clinical environments, ensuring appropriate records are completed.
* Be responsible as part of the clinical team for the care of the patient from arrival to completion of treatment.
* Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice (perhaps including the duties and tasks of receptionist as required)
* Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities
* Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR
* Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct
* Recording of treatment including charting form the dentist’s instructions and other associated clerical work.
* Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments and equipment.
* Cleaning away used instruments and materials and keeping the surgery clean and tidy.
* First aid treatments for collapse e.g. coronary attack, fainting, bleeding tooth socket, epilepsy etc.
* Triage of patients attending for emergency treatment.
* Providing patients with pre and post-operative instructions and information prior to safely discharging the patient following, for example, minor oral surgery, and ensuring the instructions are understood.
* Care and minor maintenance of equipment such as high-speed drills.
* Maintaining stock levels in surgery and checking expiry dates. Re-ordering stocks when required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Didcot, Oxfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person