What you will do in your working day
Typical duties for a dental nurse include:
* Taking responsibility for the decontamination of instruments
* Maintaining dental operating equipment
* Ensuring that all relevant materials and supplies are in place
* Looking after patient records – including making notes when the dentist is examining a patient
* Working closely with the dentist, responding quickly to requests and generally keeping the surgery ready for use
* You'll also be responsible for ensuring high standards of cleanliness and control of the practice
* 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
* 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 processing and issuing receipts
The training you will be getting
In-house training plus the candidate will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full Standard as a in Dental Nursing.
This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College – South & West. If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A-C (9-4) in maths and English, or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 2 Functional Skill in the relevant subject.
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
Registration with the General Dental Council.