DENTAL NURSE LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP

Your main duties will be:

Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers' instructions;

Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order;

Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available;

Ensure the care and welfare of patients at all times, providing a high standard of customer care ;

Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed;

Handle all substances in accordance with health and safety policies;

Be familiar and comply with all health and safety rules and guidance, including PPE, COSHH, mercury handling, infection control, waste disposal etc (unless a training position);

Develop and file radiographs as directed;

Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received and fitted;

Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery;

Advise practice manager of low stock supplies as necessary;

Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored;

Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records;

Attend and participate in practice meetings;

Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice (perhaps including the duties and tasks of receptionist as required);

Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities;

Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR.

35 hours per week - Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00

If you are qualified, we require you to have a dental nursing qualification and be registered with the GDC. If you are an apprentice, we expect you to be fully conversant in English and have good reading and writing skills along with a basic understanding of maths. We would you like you to be computer literate.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their appearance and attends work presentable. We can train you but we expect you to have the right attitude to want to learn. We would like a team-player and someone that is enthusiastic about sharing our vision.

None, other than what is required for acceptance on to a nationally recognised training scheme.

2 full-time or 3 part-time

18 Months

The role offers excellent growth prospects either within the practice or externally. We are a positive employer who want you to reach your full potential.