Apprentice Dental Nurse

Assist dentist, hygienist or therapist by providing dental chairside support duties relevant to stage of competence under supervision of a named GDC registrant in accordance with the GDC guidance for trainee dental nurses.

Keep a log of your structured induction and on-going compliance training Work towards a nationally recognised qualification leading to the registration with the GDC Follow all practice policies and procedures Establish, promote and maintain productive working relationships with all of the dental team Liaise with the practice manager on all matters concerning administration, pay and conditions Assist with reception duties and perform other clerical duties if required Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work Key tasks to be carried out under supervision Develop and demonstrate competence in chairside support Working with dental materials across a range of dental treatment procedures Working with a wide range of dental instruments and equipment relevant for dental procedures

Decontamination and preparation of treatment rooms for a range of dental procedures

Decontamination of dental devices using appropriate practice decontamination equipment after receiving the necessary vaccinations

Decontamination equipment maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions

Waste segregation and disposal in accordance with the practice policies and procedures

Use of the practice computer and X-ray systems

Completion of laboratory request forms and keeping records of all items sent, received and fitted

Checking that all necessary laboratory work is returned and ready for each session

Provide patient support by:

Liaising with reception over appointments for each patient Escorting patients from the waiting room to the surgery, confirming the patient’s medical history is up-to-date and communicating to the dentist [hygienist/therapist] any change in medical history or problems that he/she has noted Monitoring, supporting and reassuring patients Supporting the patient and colleagues if there is an emergency Providing appropriate advice to patients Perform chaperoning duties for other clinical GDC registrant Follow professional ethical guidelines including all rules on confidentiality Perform reception duties Answer telephone, receive mail, email Meet and greet patients and/or carers Manage the appointment book, send appointments by mail/email Maintain recall systems File patient clinical records and correspondence securely and ensure they are kept up-to-date Maintain and promote patient confidentiality in relation to patient medical history, details of treatment, financial transactions or any conversation overheard Process patient payments Attend agreed competence and development trainin Induction and other structured in-house sessions External training sessions leading to your qualification Practice compliance meetings and training, including annual training for medical emergencies and CPR Perform other tasks Assist in all clerical and administrative duties as required by the principal Report equipment failures or breakages to the practice manager Bring to the attention of the principal or practice manager any concerns about aspects of the practice, its performance or the performance of others in the practice Attend all practice meetings as requested Perform any other tasks that are reasonably requested by the principal

Training:
Training will be carried out in the workplace. Once the course begins it will be roughly 6 hours a week.

Training Outcome:
Further qualifications can be taken in implant nursing, radiography, sedation nursing, oral health practitioner training or further education in hygiene or therapy. 

Employer Description:
We are a private dental practice with 1 full time dentist, 1 part-time dentist and 2 hygienists

Working Hours :
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8.30am - 5.15pm Thursday 8.30am - 6.15pm Friday 8.30am - 1.15pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental