Apprentice Dental Nurse

The duties within this role include:

 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 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:
Hardhorn Dental is a well-established practice on the Fylde Coast. Located in the heart of Poulton-le-Fylde our ambition is to provide the highest quality dental care possible. Whilst providing general dental services to the local community, we also offer advanced treatment options including Cosmetic tooth alignment, Dental Implants, Facial Aesthetics and Root Canal treatments on referral from other local dental practitioners. We are a friendly and caring team who strive to provide a welcoming environment to all our patients.

Working Hours :
Monday- Wednesday 8:30am- 6pm Thursday 8:30am- 5pm Friday 8:30am- 3pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working