Introduction

I Like My Smile (Ashington) are recruiting a dental nurse apprentice. The successful candidate will assist with the preparation of a range of dental treatments and work towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse qualification.

About the Employer

I Like My Smile, are a Dental Practice near Ashington providing a list of procedures. A friendly, caring comfortable practice with experienced staff.

What You'll Do

Chair side dental clinical assistance during dental surgery
including aspiration, mixing of dental materials and monitoring of patients
Recognition of, and assistance in, medical emergencies
Preparation of dental surgeries and instruments
Clinical cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation of dental
surgeries and instruments
Appropriate handling and disposal of clinical, hazardous and special waste including infected materials, blood and other body fluids, teeth and mercury
Ensure continuous personal immunisation against Hepatitis B and other infectious diseases relevant to dentistry
General cleaning and maintaining of the surgeries and practice
Support patients and their families' emotional needs before, during and after dental treatment
Maintain patient and staff confidentiality
Ensure patient’s records are accurate and that they are
regularly updated as patients visit the practice
Making, cancelling and altering appointments face to face and by letter and telephone
Reminding patients of their appointments by letter, telephone, email or text message
Preparing patients’ accounts and collecting money
Comply with all relevant legislation especially in respect to
GDC
Take an active role in team communications and meetings

Training Outcome

Offer of continued employment (permanent contract) will be
made on successful completion of the apprenticeship
qualification, as long as the employee is registered with the
General Dental Council (GDC) as a Dental Care Professional
(DCP).

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative 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: 37.5 hours per week (exact number of hours negotiable), typically between 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday with the appropriate unpaid break each day (normally 1 hour lunch).

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

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