Dental Nurse
2 months ago
Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
HCRG Workforce Solutions
Full time
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Dental Nurse to join our team at HCRG Workforce Solutions. As a Dental Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing clinical and administrative support to our Dental Officers, ensuring the maintenance of a high-quality dental service.
Key Responsibilities- Provide clinical and administrative support to Dental Officers, including preparation and sterilization of instruments, reception duties, and document handling.
- Ensure compliance with GDC Principles and Standards for Dental Professionals and maintain a high level of clinical currency.
- Manage patient appointments, dental records, and stock control procedures.
- Adhere to local and national policies, regulations, and guidelines, including Radiation Safety Orders and COSHH regulations.
- Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) without restrictions.
- Valid suitable and appropriate indemnity insurance with a recognized dental defence organization.
- Completed GDC highly recommended Continuing Professional Development (CPD) including medical emergencies, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, disinfection and decontamination, radiography, and radiation protection.
- Trained and current in emergency and resuscitation procedures, with annual practice and testing in accordance with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines.
- Undertaken additional health clearance checks for clinicians required to perform Exposure Prone Procedures.
- Previous Ministry of Defence (MoD) experience.
- Hold a Dental Nurse qualification.