Apprentice Dental Nurse

The duties within this role include:

Assist the dentist/therapist/hygienist during all clinical procedures. Carry out and be responsible for all Health and Safety and Cross Infection policies and procedures within the dental surgery. Assist the dentist during all clinical procedures in the surgery which will include fillings, root canal treatment, bridge crown and denture preparation and extractions. Assessments, this may also include minor oral surgery. Assist the hygienist with scale and polish and oral health promotion plus charting and periodontal assessments. Record and store notes, charting, medical history and radiographs on either paper based or computerised systems. Reception duties which include answering the telephone, greeting patients, making appointments and recording them correctly on the system. Disposing of all waste correctly, including clinical, sharps, specialist, amalgam, and normal domestic. Assisting with the preparation of the patient and equipment during the taking of x-rays and processing and storing all images.

Training Outcome:

Please do not contact the company directly. Please note - we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for this role.

Employer Description:
At St Annes Private Dental Centre our aim is to provide you and your family with high quality care in a modern, friendly environment.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working