Dental Hygienist

My Client is a NHS Dental Practice in Holmes Chapel, Crewe.

We're working together to recruit an experienced Dental Hygienist who is self-motivated, patient focused and detail-oriented to join their existing Dental team on a Self-Employed, locum, ad-hoc basis.

• Must be registered with the General Dental Council (UK)
• Must hold appropriate Dental Hygiene qualfication (UK)
• Must hold your own Indemnity
• Enhanced DBS check
• Right-to-Work in UK
• Provide two referees we can contact for a reference

• Contract:
  
  Self-Employed Locum
• Location:
  
  Holmes Chapel, Crewe
• Start date:
  
  ASAP
• Salary:
  Negotiable
• Hours:
  
  9.00am-17.30pm
• Monday to Fridays, No late evenings or weekends

• Preventative & Restorative Clinical Care
• Complete dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins
• Arrest dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents
• Administer local anesthetic under the direct supervision of a dentist when neccessary
• Maintain patient appearance and mastication by fabricating temporary restorations and cleaning/polishing removable appliances
• Place, carve, and finish amalgam restorations
• Remove cement from crowns and bridges

• Detect oral disease by completing oral cancer screenings, visually examining gums, and using probes to locate periodontal disease and assess levels of recession
• Expose and develop radiographic studies (X-rays) occasionally and as required, in strict compliance with the Dental Practice Act
• Document dental hygiene services by recording vital signs, taking detailed medical and dental histories, and updating patient records

• Prepare patients for treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping them, ensuring all questions are answered with clear information and advice
• Educate patients by providing tailored oral hygiene instructions, plaque control guidance, and postoperative instructions
• Motivate and encourage clients to improve their daily dental hygiene habits and provide reminders for their next scheduled visit

• Prepare the treatment room for patients by adhering strictly to prescribed procedures and protocols
• Select and maintain instrumentation by evaluating the patient's oral health, and sharpening, sterilising, and selecting the appropriate instruments
• Ensure the operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, scheduling repairs, and evaluating new equipment
• Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock levels, anticipating supply needs, placing/expediting orders, and verifying receipts

• Protect patients and employees by adhering strictly to infection-control policies and protocols
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with all clinical procedures, rules, and regulations
• Maintain patient confidence by protecting private operations and keeping all medical information completely confidential
• Help manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining active CPR certification, managing emergency drugs and oxygen supplies, and keeping an updated directory of emergency numbers
• Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies efficiently to accomplish job results

• Communication:
  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to explain complex treatments simply and put anxious patients at ease
• Motivation: A proven ability to motivate and inspire clients of all ages to improve their personal dental hygiene
• Precision & Focus:
  Excellent eyesight and steady hands to carry out intricate clinical work,…