Bank Orthodontic Therapist - Farnworth, United Kingdom - Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

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Farnworth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Undertake Orthodontic therapy duties under supervision of Consultant Orthodontist working strictly to the orthodontic prescription planned by the consultant Ensure patients meet the oral health standards for ongoing treatment Safely carry out orthodontic procedures as requested by the orthodontist e.g.

fitting and removing orthodontic appliances including brackets and bands, taking clinical photographs and impressions Undertake the treatment of multi-disciplinary cases (e.g. orthognathic patients and hypodontia patients) under the supervision of a Consultant Orthodontist.

Refer back to the prescribing clinician at agreed times, and in cases when the therapist considers it is needed as patient treatment progresses Quickly assess and respond to patients needs in emergency situations Assess oral health education needs of each patient providing individual advice and information in orthodontic procedures as appropriate Remain updated with knowledge and skills required for the post Comply with all aspects of the clinical governance process Comply with the Trust infection control policy Works within national policy frameworks relevant to the patient group and specialty area i.e.

Child Protection, Vulnerable Adults, Mental Health Act Participate and support national strategy for service development i.e. National Service Frameworks Use judgements involving a range of facts or situations, which require analysis or comparison of a range of options