Remedy International Medical are assisting in the recruitment of a Locum Dental Nurse for the stunning Falkland Islands, which is a British Overseas Territory located in the South Atlantic, off the coast of Argentina. The Falkland Islands is vast with striking landscape, along with plenty of wildlife for you to discover.

You will be required to work as part of the dental team supporting the delivery of dental care to patients, by providing assistance to the dental practitioner in both clinical and non-clinical aspects of patient care, in line with departmental procedures.

ASAP for up to 2 months 

Requirements

• To assist the Dentist/Specialist in all clinical and non-clinical procedures to provide treatment and care for the patient, taking all reasonable measures to ensure patient comfort and safety and to maintain patient confidentiality. 
• Prepare surgery in advance of each session, ensuring that all necessary documentation, materials, equipment, patient notes and prosthetics are available 
• To ensure that the surgical areas and equipment, including aspiration systems, autoclaves and laboratory equipment, are regularly cleaned, monitored and maintained, in accordance with departmental procedures and manufacturers’ instructions, and to advise the Dentist/Engineering department of any faulty or poorly functioning equipment so that action may be taken to remedy any defects.  
• To keep accurate records and ensure the recording methods are used in line with agreed departmental policy and current medico-legal guidelines. This will include filing patients’ notes.  
• To facilitate effective communication with the reception and administrative staff and other team members in order to assist in planning appointments and collecting charges. 
• To record stock drawings, maintain records and re-order supplies as necessary to ensure that materials/stationery are never out of stock. 
• To make certain that an efficient link with the dental laboratory is upheld to prevent delays in the dispatch and receipt of work.  
• To plan, organise and participate in screening visits in schools.  
• To participate in the dental on call rota and to provide out of hours dental nursing support in the treatment of foreign fishermen/all patients.

Package

• £18 per hour
• Return flights
• Subsidised accommodation
• Transport provided