DENTAL NURSE LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
We are looking for people that are:
- Passionate
- Excellent at communicating
- Forward thinking
- Approachable
- Compassionate
As an Apprentice Dental Nurse you will welcome patients and provide direct support with treatment;
- taking responsibility for the decontamination of instruments
- maintaining equipment
- ensuring that all relevant materials and supplies are in place
- looking after patient records
- making notes when the dentist is examining a patient
- working closely with the dental team, responding quickly to requests
- keeping the surgery neat, tidy & ready for use
You will build up your practical skills while working alongside dentists and nurses at Station Dental and You will be taught within college on an evening programme (6-9pm) to develop your knowledge. About the practice: Over the next 5 years we are looking at expanding the practice to include new treatment rooms and staff facilities; this will give the team the chance to work together in a fresh, modern environment. During this exciting time we are offering the opportunity to join our team and help deliver a memorable patient experience in a fun environment. Fully computerised Digital radiographs Foundation Dentist and Therapist training practice Tier 2 Oral Surgery Contract Implant Clinics Facial Aesthetics Clinics (wrinkle & volume treatments) As part of any recruitment process, Station Dental collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. Should you wish to view our Job Applicant Privacy Notice, please call The Front Desk Team on 01772 458855 and ask for a copy to be emailed to you.
DUTIES
Your role as a dental nurse will be to support the dentist in all aspects of patient care, this includes getting the appropriate instruments ready, mixing materials and ensuring patient comfort. You will also take notes from dentists dictation for records and once the patient has left, the dental nurse tidies the surgery and sterilises all of the instruments.
Additionally, you will assist with reception work - making appointments, taking payments, dealing with paperwork and meeting and reassuring patients. You will also be required to:
- Comply with all relevant policies, procedures and update training
- Supporting and assisting the range of clinicians onsite
- Prep. of clinical areas including instrumental sterilisation, cross infection control and all relevant information, equipment and materials in readiness for the treatment of patients
- Maintain a fully prepared surgery at all times
- Maintain adequate stock levels
- To be conversant with basic first aid and resuscitation techniques by attending regular updates
- Active participation in clinical or peer review
- Support and assist with the teaching and commercial activity within the clinic
To keep surgeries clean and tidy
WORKING HOURS PER WEEK
40 hours, 15 minutes per week.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Good communication skills are essential as you will be required to speak with patients and visitors on a daily basis.
REQUIRED QUALITIES
A smart, clean appearance is important for this clinical role.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
GCSE Math & English A*- C grade or equivalent. All applicants will attend an initial assessment in English, Maths & IT (if applicable). Applicants may be required to undertake Functional Skills Maths & English alongside their apprenticeship if they do not have GCSE grade D or above.
NUMBER OF VACANCIES
2
EXPECTED DURATION
2 years
FUTURE PROSPECTS
- Oral Surgery, Implant, and Facial Aesthetic Clinics
- Rare opportunity to work alongside a Consultant Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgeon.
- Implant and Facial Aesthetic Clinic Training
- Full Complimentary Indemnity
- BLS, CPR & First Aid Training CDP Included in your work package.
- Recognition, Benefits and Rewards
Station Dental is keen on staff development and we have Personal Development Meetings annually to ensure we are helping you achieve your goals.