Dental Nurse Apprentice

• Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate and according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers' instructions.
• Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order.
• Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available when the dentist requires it.
• Ensure the care and welfare of patients.
• Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed.
• Handle all substances in accordance with health and safety policies for the practice.
• Be familiar and comply with all health and safety rules and guidance, including PPE, COSHH, mercury handling, infection control, waste disposal.
• Develop radiographs ensuring the right patient details are open.
• Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received and fitted.
• Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery – update stock list as required.
• Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored – according to practice policy.
• Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records.
• Attend and participate in practice meetings.
• Help on reception as and when needed.
• Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities.
• Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR – provided by the practice.
• Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct.
• Take necessary steps to ensure GDC registration is maintained. This includes keeping up to date with CPD, meeting annual renewal deadlines and ensuring payment of GDC fees – ensure your file is kept up to date at all times.

 

Training:
Day release at Sunderland Training Office Level 3 Dental Nursing (Integrated) Apprenticeship On-the-job training

Training Outcome:

Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.

Employer Description:
Very busy, friendly practice located in Peterlee town centre. We currently have 3 surgeries however will be renovating to add more in the near future. We have long standing staff and work hard to provide dental care to all in our community.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00am - 6:00pm. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience