Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

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 the Oldham College. The ideal candidate will have grade 4/Cs 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 cleaning and 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:
You will attend weekly classes at the Oldham College

Training Outcome:

With extra training you could take x-rays and clinical photographs, take impressions, make models of teeth and apply fluoride varnish to prevent tooth decay. With experience you could training to be a dental hygienist, dental therapist or orthodontic therapists. You can also acquire additional skills such as impression-taking and providing fluoride varnish as part of dental public health programmes.

Employer Description:
Thornley Park Dental boasts a collection of highly experienced clinicians supported by a team of friendly, caring staff, who can offer a comprehensive range of treatments and procedures. We are very much a patient-focused practice, so every member of our team is dedicated to ensuring you have a positive experience – from your very first call to book a new patient appointment right through to when you walk out of our doors with a healthier, more beautiful smile.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday Shifts to be confirmed

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