Introduction

Melita Dental Practice are seeking a hardworking Level 3 Dental Nurse to join their team. As an apprentice dental nurse, you will help out around the surgery, cleaning instruments and providing customer care alongside some admin duties. You will be supporting patients, maintaining patient records & preparing equipment for dental surgery.

About the Employer

A dedicated dental practice providing you and your family with the very best dental care in a compassionate and caring environment.

What You'll Do

Develop competence across a wide range of dental chair side support procedures
Develop knowledge of a wide range of practical treatment procedures and the relevant support necessary to ensure effective outcomes
Develop competence in the manipulation and application of dental materials across a wide range of dental treatment procedures
Develop and demonstrate competence in decontamination and sterilisation of medical and dental devices within clinical and non-clinical environments, ensuring appropriate records are completed
Be responsible as part of the clinical team for care of the patient from arrival to completion of treatment
Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice (including the duties and tasks of a receptionist as and when 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
Recording of treatment including charting from the Dentist’s instructions and other associated clerical work
Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments and equipment
Cleaning away used instruments and materials and keeping the surgery clean and tidy
First aid treatments for collapse e.g coronary attack, fainting, bleeding tooth socket, epilepsy, etc.
Triage of patients attending for emergency treatment
Providing patients with pre and post-operative instructions and information prior to safely discharging the patient following, for example, minor oral surgery and ensuring the instructions are understood
Care and minor maintenance of equipment such as high-speed drills
Maintaining stock levels in surgery and checking expiry dates. Re-ordering stocks when required

Training Outcome

Depending on applicant’s keenness to learn
Prospects in Oral Hygiene NVQ level 4, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

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: Working Monday – Friday shifts to be arranged.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

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