Dental Nurse

Job Description

• Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers’ instructions
• Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available
• Ensure the care and welfare of patients
• Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed
• Be familiar and comply with all health and safety rules and guidance, including PPE, COSHH, mercury handling, infection control, waste disposal etc
• Develop and file radiographs as directed
• Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery
• Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored
• Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice (perhaps including the duties and tasks of receptionist as required)