Trainee Dental Nurse

The Academy of Dental Nursing Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Widnes is seeking trainee dental nurses for a full-time position, offering training to gain a diploma in dental nursing. Responsibilities include assisting clinicians, managing infection control, and adhering to health and safety procedures. Enthusiastic candidates looking for a career in dental nursing are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Career progression training

Qualifications

• Must be enthusiastic and willing to train.
• Able to assist clinicians with dental procedures.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist each clinician with various dental procedures.
• Ensure proper procedures for cross-infection and decontamination.
• Prepare and close the surgeries as needed.

Skills

Dental nursing skills

Cross-infection procedures

Health and Safety knowledge

First Aid knowledge

Patient confidentiality

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing

Job description

We are advertising for a client who requires trainee dental nurses for the expansion of their busy and well established NHS and Private 10 surgery dental practice in Widnes, Cheshire.

The position is full time between Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm with occasional Saturdays (paid at time and a half).

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic person who is looking to progress in a career and become a dental professional.

Training within the practice will include:

* being able to carry out high quality dental nursing to assist each clinicians with dental procedures
* ensuring that all cross-infection and decontamination procedures are carried out in correctly
* Preparing and closing of the surgeries
* Health and Safety procedures
* Infection Control procedures
* Basic First Aid & Medical Emergencies
* Patient Confidentiality and GDPR procedures

Minimum wage will be paid whilst in training.

The successful candidate would enrol with The Academy of Dental Nursing to gain their City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing.