Apprentice Dental Nurse

Your role will include assisting the dentist in the surgery, working in the sterilisation room and the reception desk You will, during a normal week, work in all these areas of the practice. Your main role will be that of assisting the dentist in dental surgery, with clinical situations and dealing with and communicating with patients Whilst working in the surgery, you will assist with treatments and will need to use the computer to assist with recording information You would need to take responsibility for ensuring the cleanliness of your surgery and the readiness of instruments and materials for the dentist to use In the sterilisation room, you will be responsible for ensuring that all equipment passes through the correct process and is ready for reuse You will, whilst on reception, need to greet patients and book appointments, collect payments and file paperwork accurately Also, answering the telephone and dealing with patient enquiries is an important part of your work As communication with staff and patients is an essential part of working in dental practice, you will need to be a team player who is prepared to work efficiently and logically to achieve the necessary tasks each day

Training:
Dental Nursing Level 3 Apprenticeship Functional Skills in maths and English, if required  Includes 1 day per week attending The Charles Clifford Dental Hospital for classroom sessions Includes End Point Assessment

Training Outcome:
Possibility of full-time employment subject to successful completion of the Apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Chapeltown Dental Care is an independent NHS practice. We value training and development for all team members and support newly qualified dentists through the Foundation Training scheme and dental nurses through the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday 8.00am- 5.15pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative