Date: September 2014 Job Title : Dental Therapist Department : Location : Dental Clinic / Mobile Reporting To : Team Leader Direct Reports : None Functional Relationships with : Internal Operational Manager Dental Manager - Workforce Implementation and Risk manager Clinical Director Professional Leader Other Dental Therapists Dental Assistants Clinical Educators Quality Lead External School Staff Plunket / Public Health Nurses Associated Affiliated Community Groups Purpose : To deliver quality dental care to a client group within a team under the direction of the Clinical Team Leader, PDO as per legislation, within resource allocation to improve oral health. KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES MONITORING OF RESULTS BY: 1) Clinical Service Delivery To provide a group of clients with dental care, which meets their needs by using up to date professional knowledge and skills & following safe clinical practice. i) Current clinical and health education standards are met and maintained and protocols are adhered to. ii) Confident and relaxed patients in clinic environment. iii) Infection control standards are met and maintained. iv) There is active participation in discussions around service planning v) There is adherence to legislation affecting dental therapy i) Clinical audit relating to: a) Diagnosis b) Treatment planning c) Operative dentistry d) Preventive methods and procedures. e) Infection control procedures f) There is delivery of appropriate dental health education ii) Observation and discussion during clinic visits iii) Feedback from the community. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 1
KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES MONITORING OF RESULTS BY: 2. Clinic Administration To organise clerical and administrative tasks efficiently and effectively i) Client receives dental care when due and necessary ii) Records are complete, accurate and timely. iii) Time is used effectively iv) Equipment is properly cared for and maintained. v) Stores inventory is adequate but not excessive. i) Monitoring project of work. ii) Record, equipment and inventory audit iii) Observation and discussion during clinic visits. 1. Team Cohesion To work effectively as part of a team to achieve objectives. 2. Quality Management i) Customer Focus To interact effectively with school staff, patients, parents and community. ii) Quality Improvement To participate in service quality initiatives to ensure continuous improvement in Quality 3. Productivity To manage workloads to meet agreed service productivity outputs and enhance oral health outcomes i) The team is a cohesive unit ii) Team members interact cooperatively i) Communication, both verbal and written is effective. ii) Good public image and relations are developed and maintained. iii) A professional manner and appearance is maintained iv) Liaison with other health and community workers v) The principles of the Treaty of Waitangi are met vi) To contribute to quality processes to influence positive quality outcomes i) Agreed service output and outcome measures are achieved. ii) Agreed output and outcome measures are collected accurately and on time. 4. Special Projects Outcomes of the service are enhanced through the contribution of special projects. Statutory & Treaty of Waitangi obligations To recognise Individual Responsibility for Workplace Health and Safety under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 Ensures the professional and political integrity of WDHB by carrying out all functions in compliance of the Treaty of Waitangi and by demonstrating a serious commitment to keeping the treaty alive. Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population Company health and safety policies are read and understood and relevant procedures applied to their own work activities Workplace hazards are identified i) Feedback from team members, Clinical Team Leader ii) Participation in Peer Review. i) Feedback from Dental Manager, Team Leader, schools, parents, community and other health workers. i) Monitoring of output and outcome achievements. ii) Record audit. Project reports/ summaries Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 2
KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES MONITORING OF RESULTS BY: and reported, including self management of hazards where appropriate Can identify health and safety representative for area Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 3
Behavioural Competencies Adheres to Waitemata District Health Boards 4 Organisational Values of: Every single person matters, whether a patient / client, family member or a staff member We see our work in health as a vocation and more than a job, We are aware of the suffering of these entrusted to our care. We are driven by a desire to relieve that suffering. This philosophy drives our caring approach and means we will strive to do everything we can to relieve suffering and promote wellness. We need to be connected with our community. We need to be connected within our organisation across disciplines and teams. This is to ensure care is seamless and integrated to achieve the best possible health outcomes for our patients/clients and their families. We seek continuous improvement in everything we do. We will become the national leader in health care delivery. Our standards of Behaviour: Everyone Matters Welcoming and friendly Respect each individual Listen and understand Speak up for others With Compassion Compassion for your suffering Communicate and keep people informed Positive we can make a difference Attentive and helpful Protects your dignity Reassuringly professional Explain clearly Connected Teamwork with patients, whanau and colleagues Better, Best, Brilliant Improve services and Safe practice ourselves Give and receive feedback Efficient and organised Note: This job description forms part of an individual s contract of employment with WDHB and must be attached to that contract. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 4
PERSON SPECIFICATION POSITION TITLE: Dental Therapist Minimum Preferred Qualification New Zealand Diploma or Certificate of Dental Therapy issued by the Department of Health/Ministry of Education/ Otago University Or equivalent Degree Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health Experience Practice experience preferred Skills/Knowledge/Behaviour Good communication skills Ability to work independently and in a team environment High standard of clinical skills Sensitivity to different cultures Good organisation skills Personal Professional appearance and manner. Manual Dexterity Able to comply with the Board s non-smoking Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 5
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