Apprentice Dental Nurse

The role is to assist the dentist with all clinical aspects within the surgery as well as supporting the other team members They should adopt proficient surgery procedures, ensuring the best utilisation of surgery time Greet and care for all patients within your care in a polite and courteous manner at all times, providing excellent patient care, maintain excellent standards of cross infection control in all clinical areas, decontamination of instruments, equipment and materials Adhering at all times to the systems and protocols in line with company strategy, goals and values Always be aware of patient confidentiality and data (health history) protection

Duties will include:

Assist patient into surgery, settle them in the chair and prepare them for treatment Provide patient with personal protective equipment Produce instruments and materials as necessary during treatment Provide chairside assistance during all dental procedures, charting of teeth and restorations Ensure all lab work is checked and available prior to patient’s arrival Develop, file, mount and log all x-rays, whilst adhering to the relevant safety procedures Maintain a clean environment during surgery.  Cleaning and sterilising instruments after each patient, adhering to the company policy on cross infection Ensure all clinical waste is disposed of in the appropriate manner compliant with current regulations Escort the patient from the surgery and when necessary to the reception area Ensure all equipment is maintained as per manufacturer’s instructions and are cleaned appropriately Ensure use of checklists provided which clearly outline a schedule of daily and weekly tasks Switch equipment on in the morning and ensure it is switched off again at the end of each working session Ensure that adequate stocks of expendable drugs, materials and instruments are available Ensure that all repairs are reported promptly to the practice manager

Training:
Apprentice Standard Dental Nurse Level 3 includes End Point Assessment 1 day per week learning within the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital (Sheffield)

Assessment:

Interview, coursework and examinations

Qualification:

Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing

Additional qualifications:

On completion, the apprentice must register with the General Dental Council as a qualified dental nurse

Training Outcome:

Sustained employment for the committed and successful candidate.

Employer Description:
NHS Dental Practice

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.

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