Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

This is a fantastic opportunity to progress into an exciting dental career. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to work alongside the dentist. Duties will include assisting in the provision and delivery of dental care to patients, reception duties and decontamination/sterilising in the surgery. In-house training will be given by an experienced team and the Apprenticeship qualification will be provided by Oldham College.The ideal candidate will have grade C/4 GCSE or above, in English and maths. They must be organised, with good communication skills, be computer literate, keen to learn, be of smart and professional appearance at all times and have a positive attitude. Your daily activities could include: Follow practice policies and procedures Establish, promote and maintain productive working relationships with all members of the dental team Liaise with the practice manager on all matters concerning administration, pay and service conditions Assist with reception and clerical duties as required Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your own work Responsible for infection control procedures, setting up and preparing the dental surgery at the start of the day, managing infection control between patients and closing at the end of the day, including cleaningand sterilising instruments and equipment Set up and prepare the treatment room appropriately for each patient Assist in taking radiographs (according to the level of training) Maintain and decontaminate equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ instruction and your training Provide chairside support to the dentist during treatment Monitor, support and reassure patients Assist in keeping full and accurate patient records Monitor and maintain stocks within the practice Maintain CPD and attend annual mandatory training Comply with all legislation Attend practice meetings as requested

Training:

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental nursing
Dental Nurse Apprenticeship standard

Training Outcome:

Qualified Dental Nurse

Employer Description:
Located in the heart of Hale village, all the staff at Hale Bowdon Dental Practice pride themselves in providing each & every one of our patients with high quality dental services in a comfortable, relaxing and modern environment. We have a team of highly qualified dentists & nurses, all of whom are registered with the General Dental Council and who strive to offer the very best in patient care & treatment. Hale Bowdon came under new ownership in 2016, providing a breath of fresh air to the staff and patients. Dr. Saira Khan has the latest techniques in general & cosmetic dentistry, including Cosmetic Crowns, Implants, Veneers and Orthodontics. We run an emergency dental service to both our own patients and anyone who is not registered at the practice, which enables you to receive relief from your dental pain on the same day & at short notice. We also offer Domiciliary visits to residential homes in the village and surrounding areas such as Bowdon, Altrincham, Timperley and Hale Barns.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 5.00pm, Friday 8.45am - 1.00pm. One day per week will be attending Oldham College for day release.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience