Apprentice Dental Nurse/Receptionist

Your duties will include:

Setting up and clean down the clinical area at the start and end of each session. This includes preparing materials and instruments, and accurate record keeping Ensuring all instruments/equipment and work surfaces are clean and sterilised to the required standards at all times Ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste Providing clinical assistance and acting as a chaperone to the dentist/therapist during procedures, interpreting the needs of the dental team and patients, and acting on them promptly and efficiently, and taking all reasonable methods to ensure patient comfort Answering telephone calls and queries, booking, amending or cancelling appointments as necessary

Training:
City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing Structured learning can be tailored to the individual and the flexibility of the workplace We can offer remote group delivery twice a month on our April and October cohorts or as a role-on, role-off programme for one-to-one remote teaching Additional sessions will be offered in person, in college, to provide additional support and revision Assessment will take place in the workplace (the number of visits will vary depending on each individual)

Training Outcome:
Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Phoenix Orthodontics is a mixed NHS and private specialist practice located in Gloucester city centre. It is our mission to deliver exceptional, patient centred Orthodontic care in a professional environment.

Working Hours :
4 days a week, Mon - Fri, days confirmed at interview. 08:45-18:15, including 1-hour unpaid lunch between 13:00 - 14:00. One night per week until 19:30 on Tues (all staff rota basis) & Sat mornings 09:00 – 13:00 once per month (all staff rota basis).

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