Dental Nurse Apprentice

Training 2000; York; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing dental practice as an Apprentice Dental Nurse, where you'll support dentists and provide exceptional patient care. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop skills across various areas of dental nursing, from assisting in surgeries to managing patient records. You'll receive comprehensive training, including a Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing and essential skills in safeguarding and first aid. If you're customer-focused and passionate about delivering quality care, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career in dentistry.

Qualifications

• Ability to monitor and support patients during treatments.
• Skills in decontamination and infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support dentists with dental care treatments and processes.
• Manage patient records and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Patient Care

Infection Control

Record Keeping

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing

Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English

Job description

This vacancy is for an Apprentice Dental Nurse based in Barnoldswick.

As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you will help the dentist in performing different types of dental care treatment and processes.

You will be working for a fast growing dental practice in Barnoldswick and a business that is passionate about delivering top class service to patients.

Our team are dedicated to providing a seamless journey for our patients. We truly believe in delivering amazing service and honest, skilled dentistry. So as you can imagine we are looking to hire a super talented, customer focussed and energetic dental nurse.

Our dental nurses are multi talented. They work on reception, in the surgery, in the decontamination room, with the therapist and the dentist, meaning you will develop skills across all areas of Dental Nursing.

Typical roles and responsibilities will include:

• Monitor, support and reassure patients throughout all aspects of their treatment, ensuring patient–centred care
• Check that valid consent is obtained for all treatments and personal care delivery
• Select and prepare the correct equipment, instruments and materials
• Carry out and record maintenance and testing of equipment in line with local policy, procedures and the scope of your own role
• Manage and perform effective decontamination and infection control procedures complying with legislative, local and current best practice guidelines
• Mix, handle, store and dispose of materials in line with manufacturers recommendations
• Create and update accurate and current patient records, including social, medical and dental history, storing and archiving them securely and in line with legislation
• Carry out processing of radiographs in line with local procedures and rules
• Make effective decisions regarding the safety of patients when taking a radiograph
• Deliver appropriate and current evidence–based oral and general health advice
• Take part in appraisal and ongoing review processes
• Take part in continuous professional development activities
• Reflect on how your daily practice complies with the General Dental Council requirements for continual improvement
• Comply with personal development planning as specified by the General Dental Council

Training to be provided

Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing.

Functional Skills Level 2 maths and English can be obtained on the course if you dont already hold these qualifications

Safeguarding.

First Aid.

About Station House Dental

Station House Dental Care is a family dental practice based in the heart of Barnoldswick.We believe in honest caring dentistry and every one of our patients are treated with care and respect. Our dentists take time to listen, understand and respond to your needs with professional dental expertise.