Dental Nurse Apprentice Horizon Dental Clinic

Duties include:

• Follow the practice procedures for infection prevention and control


• Set-up and prepare the treatment room appropriately for each patient


• Prepare the necessary materials and instruments, making sure that equipment and instruments are in good working order and maintained regularly in accordance with practice policy


• Segregate waste in accordance with the practice procedures and ensure its safe disposal


• Assist in taking radiographs according to your level of training


• Process, mount and file dental radiographs


• Maintain and decontaminate equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and your training


• Liaise with reception over appointments for each patient


• Escort patients from the waiting room to the surgery, confirm the patient's medical history is up-to-date and communicate to the dentist [hygienist/therapist] any change in medical history or problems that he/she has noted


• Provide chair side support to the dentist [hygienist/therapist] during treatment


• Prepare dental materials as required


• Monitor, support and reassure patients


• Assist in the keeping of full and accurate patient records and ensure that they are regularly updated and stored securely


• Support the patient and colleagues if there is an emergency


• Provide appropriate advice to patients


• Monitor and maintain stock within the practice as necessary, informing the practice manager and liaising with the dentists [hygienists/therapists] over orders or any shortages of materials


• Perform chaperoning duties for dentists [hygienists/therapists] when treating patients, The successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 qualification in Dental Nursing


• Day release at Newcastle Site (Stamp Exchange, Westgate Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 1SA)
  
  Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Ability to multi-task, GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 or equivalent) Essential

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or equivalent) Essential

Welcome to Horizon Dental, providing NHS and speciality dental care in the North East, with practices in Monkseaton and Blyth. We pride ourselves in providing high quality care, with a holistic approach, to ensure our patients are happy and confident with their healthy smile.

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

• training


• qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field


• industry or sector experience


Apprenticeship standard

Dental nurse (integrated)