recruitment

Dental Hygienist/Therapist

 

- 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

- Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order

- Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available

- Ensure the care and welfare of patients

- Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed

- Handle all substances in accordance with health and safety policies

- Be familiar and comply with all health and safety rules and guidance, including PPE, COSHH, mercury handling, infection control, waste disposal etc

- Develop and save radiographs on computer

- Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received and fitted

- Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery

- Order new stock supplies as necessary

- Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored

- Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records

- 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