Dental Nursing Apprentice

To assist the dentist/hygienist/therapist in all clinical procedures To assist in planning appointments to avoid delaying both patients and clinicians To ensure that the surgical areas and equipment are regularly cleaned and maintained including aspiration systems & autoclaves. Paying all due attention to relevant legal and ethical codes, in addition to the practice policy in respect of cross infection control and health & safety To keep accurate records and ensure the recording methods are used in line with agreed practice policy and current medico-legal guidelines To advise the Practice Manager of any faulty or poorly functioning equipment so that action may be taken to remedy any defects To take all reasonable measures to ensure patient comfort To maintain patient confidentiality. (This includes preventing medical histories; treatment proposals; conversations, financial transactions; reactions to treatment being overheard.) To record stock drawings and maintain records to ensure that materials/stationery are never out of stock To make certain that an efficient link with the dental laboratory is upheld to prevent delays in the dispatch and receipt of work To follow practice Health & Safety codes in all aspects including handling/taking x-rays, mercury handling, resuscitation, emergency procedures and fire drill To maintain and increase competence in nursing skills by actively following a programme of continuous professional development. To carry out any other duties requested by the employer to ensure that patients receive a high quality of patient care To be flexible with your duties to ensure the smooth running of the practice

 

Training:
Day release at Middlesbrough College On and of the job training Level 3 Dental Nursing apprenticeship standard

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:
Normanby Dental Practice is a dental surgery near MIDDLESBROUGH and provides a list of procedures. It is both NHS and private dentist.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between 9:00am - 5:00pm. Days and shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills