Description
We are seeking a Dental Nurse to provide clinical and administrative support to dentists and oral/maxillofacial surgeons during surgical and dental procedures.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Assisting dentists, oral surgeons and clinicians during dental and surgical procedures
- Preparing clinical rooms, surgical equipment and instruments before procedures
- Preparing patients for treatment and providing appropriate support and reassurance
- Assisting with dental extractions and oral surgery procedures, including procedures under local or general anaesthetic where required
- Acting as a scrub nurse during surgical procedures where appropriately trained and competent
- Maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control
- Cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising instruments and surgical equipment
- Ensuring clinical rooms are fully stocked and prepared for each list
- Recording and maintaining accurate patient and clinical documentation
- Following all relevant health and safety, safeguarding and infection-control policies
- Disposing of clinical and surgical waste safely and correctly
- Providing appropriate post-operative support to patients
- Working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary dental and surgical team
- Maintaining patient confidentiality at all times
The post is locum and will last for 6 months. Shifts may include single days or full weekend blocks, depending on service requirements. Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends is desirable.
The salary for this post is £275 per day.