Dental Nursing Apprentice

To work in surgery supporting the dentist to treat patients performing all nursing duties including:

Decontamination Cleaning Setting up and taking down surgeries Assistance during procedures Taking and writing up patient notes Charting

Once trained, giving advice to patients and progressing to learn reception duties.

Training:
Day release at Middlesbrough College On and off-the-job training Level 3 Dental Nursing Apprenticeship

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:
Small friendly but busy dental practice established in the Coatham ward for over 60years. Excellent staff relations and work as a close team supporting each other. All staff are encouraged to gain extended duties and all but 1 nurse hold oral health education certificate and fluoride varnish. Other duties performed by nurses are x-rays and impressions. We actively use the EDN’s within their own clinics and all staff are very hands on with patients. It is important to be able to work using your own initiative at a fast pace and bring ideas to the team.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, between 8.30am and 5.30pm. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working