Apprentice Dental Nurse

Play an important role in creating a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for patients and the team.

Day to day tasks in practice:

Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate and according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers' instructions. Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order. Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available. Ensure the care and welfare of patients. Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed. Handle all substances in accordance with health and safety policies. Be familiar and comply with all health and safety rules and guidance, including PPE, COSHH, mercury handling, infection control, waste disposal etc. Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received and fitted. Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery. Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored. 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 such as reception duties. 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

Training:

Monthly workshops will be offered with a choice of either online or at The Learning Foundry, Renshaw Street Liverpool. 

You must attend a First Aid course at The Learning Foundry.

One to one support will be offered with a blend of visits to the practice and online. 

Training Outcome:
To register with GDC and continue to work at the practice as a Dental nurse. Become specialise in certain area, such as radiology or oral health education. Become lead in certain department Further education Practice Manager Teaching

Employer Description:

The practice is well established for over 30 years based in Newton le Willows.

The practice has six fully equipped surgeries that carries out both NHS and private treatment.

The surgeries are fully digital, operating on SOE software and digital x-rays.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join the team.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 8.30am-5.30pm Friday 08.30am-5.00pm One hour’s lunch 1pm-2pm 1 late night on a Thursday per week, on rota basis Hours to complete assignments etc

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience