Job Description

• Ensure clinical areas and all equipment and instruments are clean, tidy and sterile as in accordance to Health & Safety and Infection Control procedures
• Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order
• Provide chair-side assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available
• Ensure the care and welfare of patients
• Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery
• Be familiar with and comply with all health and safety rules, guidance, including PPE, COSHH, mercury handling, infection control, waste disposal etc.
• Assist in ordering of new stock supplies as necessary
• Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications
• Attend and participate in practice meetings
• Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities
• Ensure registration with the General Dental Council
• Reception/administrative duties as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities