Apprentice Dental Nurse

Accompanying the clinician in surgery clinically: writing clinical notes, giving patients advice, cleaning the surgery, and basic cross infection Decontamination process: Scrubbing instruments, bagging instruments and cleaning Reception duties such as: Payment taking, making or adjusting appointments, admin duties, taking phone calls Handling sensitive information and maintaining patient confidentiality Developing x-rays Mixing dental materials Giving basic advice to patients

Training:

Dental Nurse (GDC 2023) Level 3.

Training Outcome:

We do not expect you to gain any further qualifications once you become a dental nurse; however, there are paths you may wish to take:

Radiography Orthodontic nursing Sedation nursing Fluoride application TCO (treatment coordinating) 

Employer Description:

We are between two buildings, one NHS and one Private/ Denplan practice with 11 surgeries in total. We have 11 dentists and 3 Hygienists/ therapists. We offer general dentistry, Composite bonding, Implants, Sedation, clear aligners and aesthetics.

Working Hours :
45-minute lunch break everyday. Monday - 8:20am - 5:30pm Tuesday - 8:20am - 5:30pm Wednesday - 8:20am - 5:30pm Thursday 8:20am - 7:30pm - on a rota basis. Friday - 8:20am - 5:30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Good work ethic