To communicate and co-ordinate effectively with appropriate clinicians, staff, professional bodies and external agencies.Liaise with Dental, Pathology, and Haematology laboratories regardingwork/reports for patients.Communicate with other healthcare groups and work in collaboration with them regarding the patients continuing care.To provide oral health advice to all patients on a one to one basis, taking into consideration possible communication barriers with regard to culture, lingual, ethnic or special needs.To recognise and implement the use of appropriate communication aids topatients and carers.To participate in relevant Oral Health promotions.Provide via telecommunication systems advice and reassurance regardingpatients with emergency dental problems.To provide clinical teaching where appropriate for undergraduates andProfessions Complimentary to Dentistry.To assist in the supervision and training of student Dental Nurses byexplanation, demonstration and the passing of informationProfessional / Clinical responsibilitiesTo have individual responsibility for the preparation and organisation of a dental unit where clinical procedures will be undertaken. Ensure the dental unit is prepared and ready at start of all clinical sessions.Monitor the patients physical signs prior, during and post treatment.Achieve and maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection control in line with current codes of practice.Provide assistance and support throughout the patients treatment. Anticipating the clinicians needs and any possible complications which may arise including assistance in the management of medical and dental emergencies. Act upon dentists clinical requests whilst providing chair side assistance.Be responsible for the security of equipment and materials in clinical areas.To provide clinical support and advice to the dental team, i.e. dentist, postgraduate and undergraduate students and Professionals Complimentary to Dentistry as required. Before, during and post treatment of the patient. .To identify each patients medical and dental nursing needs, before, during post treatment of the patient.Advise, triage and prioritise dental emergency patients to ensure they receive the most appropriate care.To work independently and have responsibility for own actions when delivering dental nursing care. Please see attached job description for full details