About the job: 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: SHDP has provided family dental care to our patients for over 65 years and as a training practice for both dentists and support staff have been very active in education and mentorship for many years. 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 training practice General holistic Dentistry. As part of any recruitment process, SHDP 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.
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
37 Hours 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
We are looking for people that are:
Passionate
Excellent at communicating
Forward thinking
Approachable
Compassionate
A smart, clean appearance is important for this clinical role.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
GCSE Math & English level 2
NUMBER OF VACANCIES
2
EXPECTED DURATION
2 years
FUTURE PROSPECTS
Full Complimentary Indemnity
BLS, CPR & First Aid Training CDP Included in your work package.
Recognition, Benefits and Rewards
SHDP is keen on staff development and we have Personal Development Meetings annually to ensure we are helping you achieve your goals.
