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Location
York, North Yorkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Professional/Clinical Responsibilities Act in accordance with the General Dental Council, (and other) relevant professional codes of practice and statutory guidelines and be accountable for your actions at all times. Work with the Senior Staff to ensure high standards of clinical care are delivered to patients Undertake appropriate training and practice to ensure you have the right skills and are competent e.g. mandatory and non mandatory training and any other programmes as identified by your line manager. Be responsible for keeping the environment clutter free, clean and raising issues of concern in the interest of staff and patient safety. Participate in departmental team meetings and promote own thoughts and ideas Update and implement local policies within their locality under the direction the Integrated Management Team Clinical Governance: Participation is required in all aspects of clinical governance including health and safety, risk management and data collection. Communications and working relationships: The post holder will develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues within the dental service, HDFT organisation, other NHS establishments and key stakeholders. This may include but not limited to: Assist with communication problems which may be presented by patients or their relatives Communicate with patients and their relatives in a polite and confident manner, especially where sensitive medical histories (e.g. substance abuse, transmissible diseases, or mental health problems) are revealed. Very young and/or anxious patients and some of those with special needs, such as learning disabilities and challenging behaviour, may have difficulty understanding procedures and instructions. Communications with these patients require tact, empathy and resourcefulness to re-assure and gain co-operation for treatment Develop and maintain communication with people, staff and multidisciplinary teams about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations Disseminate information to staff, patients where necessary General: The Community Dental service aims to maintain the goodwill and confidence of its staff, service users and the general public. Each member of staff is expected to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other members and follow the Trust Values: Respectful Passionate Responsible This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.
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Salary
£28.41k - £34.58k per annum
