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These notes summarise the key points for SPF S3.3. Managing Uncertainty and Change for Dental Nurses.

• The primary target is S 3.3: Describe strategies to identify and manage the personal and emotional challenges of uncertainty and change.
• The course sits in the GDC Safe Practitioner Framework domain of Self-management, sub domain Adaptability, Wellbeing, and Personal Growth.
• Linked behaviour S(B)7: Demonstrate engagement with systems and personal strategies which promote and maintain physical and mental wellbeing.
• Linked behaviour S(B)8: Recognise when and how to take action if wellbeing is compromised to a point of affecting an individual's role or professional relationships.
• Dental nurses should relate self-management to patient safety, scope of practice, clear communication, accurate records, feedback, CPD, reflective practice and escalation routes.
• Maintaining insight, learning from experience and supporting wellbeing are professional duties; persistent unsafe systems must be raised through appropriate channels.
• Use factual language when dealing with concerns: pause, clarify, seek advice, hand over, record, report, reflect or escalate.
• Plan personal development, keep evidence of progress and review it rather than relying on informal intentions.
• Keep reflection confidential, proportionate and focused on learning and improving future practice.