Apprentice Dental Nurse

Typical duties for a dental nurse include:

Taking responsibility for the decontamination of instruments Maintaining dental operating equipment Looking after patient records - including making notes when the dentist is examining a patient Working closely with the dentist, responding quickly to requests and generally keeping the surgery ready for use You'll also be responsible for ensuring high standards of cleanliness and control of the practice Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records Attend and participate in practice meetings Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct Reception duties answering the phone in a professional manner, booking appointments using practice computers Money processing and issuing receipts

Training:

In-house training plus the candidate will follow a Level 3 Dental Nurse (GDC 2023) Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full standard as a in Dental Nursing. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College - South & West. If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A-C (9-4) in maths and English, or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 1 Functional Skill in the relevant subject. 

Training Outcome:

Possibility of a permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.  

Employer Description:
Congleton Dental Centre was founded by practice owner Dr Andrew Mellor in 1985. Originally sited at 73 West Street, the practice has grown over the years and moved to its current site at 11 West Street in 2006. The practice has eight state of the art treatment rooms with a fully computerised record and appointment system together with digital radiograph imaging. We have a fully equipped decontamination suite to comply with best practice regulations on cleaning and sterilising equipment. The practice has always remained loyal to the National Health Service and offers the full range of available NHS treatments.

Working Hours :
08:20 - 17:50 Monday - Thursday 08:20 - 16:30 Friday. Working hours per week can vary. There is a possibility of a day off during the week.

Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Reliability,Flexible,Active listening skills