Dental Nurse Apprentice

General Duties

Getting surgery cleaned and prepped in the morning for the upcoming session which includes getting the relevant instruments and materials out and ready. After each patient, nurse is to soak their used instruments in the cleaning solution provided. Assisting the dentist when patients are in the room by either aspirating, mixing materials for the treatment discussed with the patient amongst other things. After each patient has left the room, the room is to be cleaned thoroughly. If there is an LDU nurse available on the day then that person would take the used instruments to be sterilised. After each session, thoroughly clean the room in order to be ready for the next session. At the end of each day, to follow the cleaning steps, get her day list ready for the next day, check to see if all lab work needed for the next day is in the practice, if not then to check when its due and act accordingly, whether it's contacting the lab or contacting the patient to possibly rearrange the appointment. Assist the dentist/therapist/hygienist during all clinical procedures. Carry out and be responsible for all Health and Safety and Cross Infection policies and procedures within the dental surgery. Assist the dentist during all clinical procedures in the surgery which will include fillings, root canal treatment, bridge crown and denture preparation and extractions. Assessments, this may also include minor oral surgery. Assist the hygienist with scale and polish and oral health promotion plus charting and periodontal assessments. Record and store notes, charting, medical history and radiographs on either paper based or computerised systems. Reception duties which include answering the telephone, greeting patients, making appointments and recording them correctly on the system. Disposing of all waste correctly, including clinical, sharps, specialist, amalgam, and normal domestic. Assisting with the preparation of the patient and equipment during the taking of x-rays and processing and storing all images.

Training:
Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing. Functional Skills Level 2 maths and English can be obtained on the course if you dont already hold these qualifications Safeguarding. First Aid.

Training Outcome:

The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in dental nursing whilst gaining valuable experience in a dental practice.

Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified dental nurse, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in-demand. You could progress to acquire specialist qualifications in areas such as sedation, dental radiography, and oral health education.

You may take on more responsibilities as a trainer for other dental nurses or move into a management role within your dental practice. You might decide to apply for a course to qualify as a dental hygienist or therapist.

Employer Description:
We aim to offer a wide range of dental treatments that suit all patients, both in terms of dental requirements and budget. Our excellent clinicians have over 50 years of combined dental experience, with a great mix of well-established dentists who have been in the industry many years and younger dentists offering a fresh perspective.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 9:15am - 5pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative