Apprentice Dental Nurse

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Preston; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Moor Park Dental Surgery in Preston is offering an apprenticeship for a Dental Nurse. You will train on the job while gaining the Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing and supporting NHS/private patients.

The role involves assisting clinicians, following health and safety and infection control policies, and performing reception duties and basic radiography support. A patient-friendly approach and good organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during all clinical procedures.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and cross infection policies.
• Assist with procedures including fillings, root canal, crowns and extractions.
• Assist with minor oral surgery assessments.
• Support the hygienist with scale, polish and oral health promotion.
• Record notes, medical history, and radiographs.
• Reception duties: answer calls, greet patients, book appointments.
• Dispose of clinical and domestic waste correctly.
• Prepare patients and equipment for X-rays.

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing

Job description

Apprentice Dental Nurse

• Employer: Moor Park Dental Surgery
• Location: Preston
• Vacancy Ref: 00002137
• Hours Per Week: 31.5
• Wage Per Week: £252.00
• Sector: Dental

This vacancy is for an Apprentice Dental Nurse based in Preston. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to undertake valuable work experience dealing internal and external customers with whilst gaining on the job qualifications.

The duties within this role include:

• Assist the dentist/therapist/hygienist during all clinical procedures.

• Carry out and be responsible for all Health and Safety and Cross Infection policies and procedures within the dental surgery.

• Assist the dentist during all clinical procedures in the surgery which will include fillings, root canal treatment, bridge crown and denture preparation and extractions.

• Assessments, this may also include minor oral surgery.

• Assist the hygienist with scale and polish and oral health promotion plus charting and periodontal assessments.

• Record and store notes, charting, medical history and radiographs on either paper based or computerised systems.

• Reception duties which include answering the telephone, greeting patients, making appointments and recording them correctly on the system.

• Disposing of all waste correctly, including clinical, sharps, specialist, amalgam, and normal domestic.

• Assisting with the preparation of the patient and equipment during the taking of x-rays and processing and storing all images.

Training to be provided

• Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing.

• Safeguarding.

• First Aid.

About Moor Park Dental Surgery

Moor Park Dental Surgery is based in Preston and provides NHS and private dental care and treatment for adults and children.