Dental Therapist

at  Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust

Provision of a wide range of permitted clinical treatments for patients as defined in the scope of practice of a therapist by the General Dental Council. Provision of additional duties where evidence of accredited training in these duties can be shown. Additional duties include provision of care under inhalation sedation, application of silver diamine fluoride and provision of stainless-steel crowns on deciduous teeth. Provision of clinical dental care to patients who are house bound on a domiciliary basis, where the treatment meets the scope of practice for a Dental Therapist.
Participation in epidemiological fieldwork carried out by Dental HealthCare on behalf of The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities. Provision of Oral Health Promotion advice to patients and carers on a one-to-one basis alongside Ability to mentor and support new dental nurses and therapists Supervision of inhalation sedation trainees who are completing their logged sedation cases. Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process Clinical and Practice Governance Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the GDC, and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust. The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the service and ensure the service has mechanisms to capture patient experience. Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team

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