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Dental Nurse Apprentice

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Pay: £157.70
Location: Cheshire Nantwich United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Jul 2020
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E03510667
2020-07-03 2020-07-20

Job Description

Duties will include:




  • Provide chairside assistance with dentist, ensuring that the correct equipment is available

  • Keep all clinical areas and 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

  • Ensure the care and welfare of patients

  • Accurately complete patient clinical records on computer as directed and ensure they are accurately maintained and securely stored

  • 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.

  • Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received and fitted

  • Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery

  • Order new stock supplies as necessary

  • 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 of general cleaning 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

  • Reception duties answering the phone in a professional manner, booking appointments using practice computers

  • Money handling issuing receipts



Studying towards the Diploma in Dental Nursing leading to registration with the General Dental Council.


Personal Qualities :

  • Excellent time-keeping

  • Friendly personality

  • Honest and reliable

  • Able to use own initiative

  • Caring attitude



Skills Required :

  • Enthusiasm 

  • Keen to learn new skills

  • Professional attitude

  • Teamwork

  • Good dexterity and coordination

  • Good organisation skills 

  • Flexibility and ability to work under pressure 



Future Prospects :

Upon achievement of the Diploma in Dental Nursing you will be eligible to register with the General Dental Council.



Further qualifications available: 




  • Radiography

  • Sedation

  • Combined Hygiene/Therapy

  • Practice Management


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