Apprentice Dental Nurse
- Employer: Avondale Dental Practice
- Location: Grange Over Sands
- Vacancy Ref: 00001696
- Weekly wage: £302.00
- Hours per week: 40
- Sector: Dental
This vacancy is for an Apprentice Dental Nurse based in Grange–over–Sands.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Dental Nurse to join our friendly and professional team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands–on experience in a fast–paced, patient–focused environment while working towards a nationally recognised dental nursing qualification.
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands–on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
The duties within this role include:
- Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate and according to the practices 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.
- Digitally scan and reload processing plates for radiographs
- Complete laboratory request forms, keep/scan records of work sent, received and fitted
- Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery
- Ensure computer 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 to be provided
- Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing.
- Safeguarding.
- First Aid.
About Avondale Dental Practice
At Avondale Dental we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care to our patients. Our modern practice provides a wide range of treatments, and our supportive team is dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment for aspiring dental professionals.