Apprentice Dental Nurse

This is an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Dental Nurse to grow and develop within our team. We are a busy dental practice, with a supportive and dedicated group. You should naturally be both confident and discreet in working within a clinical environment to provide the highest levels of patient care and chair-side support.

• The role is to assist the dentist with all clinical aspects within the surgery as well as supporting the other team members
• They should adopt proficient surgery procedures, ensuring the best utilisation of surgery time
• Greet and care for all patients within your care in a polite and courteous manner at all times, providing excellent patient care, maintain excellent standards of cross infection control in all clinical areas, decontamination of instruments, equipment and materials
• Adhering at all times to the systems and protocols in line with company strategy, goals and values
• Always be aware of patient confidentiality and data (health history) protection

Duties will include:

• Assist patient into surgery, settle them in the chair and prepare them for treatment
• Provide patient with personal protective equipment
• Produce instruments and materials as necessary during treatment
• Provide chairside assistance during all dental procedures, charting of teeth and restorations
• Ensure all lab work is checked and available prior to patient’s arrival
• Develop, file, mount and log all x-rays, whilst adhering to the relevant safety procedures
• Maintain a clean environment during surgery.  Cleaning and sterilising instruments after each patient, adhering to the company policy on cross infection
• Ensure all clinical waste is disposed of in the appropriate manner compliant with current regulations
• Escort the patient from the surgery and when necessary to the reception area
• Ensure all equipment is maintained as per manufacturer’s instructions and are cleaned appropriately
• Ensure use of checklists provided which clearly outline a schedule of daily and weekly tasks
• Switch equipment on in the morning and ensure it is switched off again at the end of each working session
• Ensure that adequate stocks of expendable drugs, materials and instruments are available
• Ensure that all repairs are reported promptly to the practice manager

• Apprentice Standard Dental Nurse Level 3 includes End Point Assessment
• 1 day per week learning within the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital (Sheffield)

Assessment:

• Interview, coursework and examinations

Qualification:

• Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing

Additional qualifications:

• On completion, the apprentice must register with the General Dental Council as a qualified dental nurse