Introduction

Highgate House Dental Practice are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join their team as a Level 3 Apprentice Dental Nurse. The successful candidate will support chairside in the surgery as well as helping out with administrative duties.

About the Employer

Highgate House Dental Practice is a Dental Practice based in Bedlington offering many different services from teeth cleaning to veneers.

What You'll Do

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
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.
Develop and file radiographs and change radiographic solutions 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
Order (OR ask the practice manager/receptionist to order) new 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
Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct

Training Outcome

Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Ability to multi-task
Able to work under pressure

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - 4
Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Dental nurse (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday shifts to be arranged.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

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