Dental Nurse Apprentice
To assist the dentist in all clinical procedures.
To assist in planning appointments to avoid delaying both patients and clinicians.
To ensure that the surgical areas and equipment are regularly cleaned and maintained including aspiration systems & autoclaves. Paying all due attention to relevant legal and ethical codes, in addition to the practice policy in respect of cross infection control and health & safety.
To keep accurate records and ensure the recording methods are used in line with agreed practice policy and current medico-legal guidelines.
To take all reasonable measures to ensure patient comfort.
To maintain patient confidentiality. (This includes preventing medical histories; treatment proposals; conversations, financial transactions; reactions to treatment being overheard.)
To record stock drawings and maintain records to ensure that materials/stationery are never out of stock.
To make certain that an efficient link with the dental laboratory is upheld to prevent delays in the dispatch and receipt of work.
To maintain and increase competence in nursing skills by actively following a programme of continuous professional development.
To carry out any other duties requested by the employer to ensure that patients receive a high quality of patient care. To be flexible with your duties to ensure the smooth running of the practice.
Training:
Training will take place at the Newcastle training centre in Newcastle city centre 1 day a week.
Training Outcome:
Potential for full time position depending on position of company at that time and progression of the apprenticeship.
Employer Description:
No1 Victoria Terrace Dental Clinic is a small independently owned practice based in Throckley just to the west of Newcastle upon Tyne. Founded in 2014, we are a predominantly private practice with a limited NHS contract providing general and family dental care.
Working Hours :
5 days a week. Working pattern to be decided.
Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Patience