As a dental nurse your duties would include:
* Providing chair side assistance to the dentist
* Ensure the care and welfare of patients
* Preparing and maintaining the clinical environment
* Sterilization of instruments
* Mixing materials
* Charting on the computer
* Complying with strict cross infection procedures
* Developing digital & film x-ray
* Ensure adequate stocks of materials are within the surgery
* Carrying out some reception and administrative tasks
Desired skills:
* Organisational skills
* Excellent communication skills
* IT skills
* Team working skills
* Customer care skills
* Attention to detail
Personal Qualities:
* Hardworking
* Good work ethic
* Excellent punctuality
* Reliable
* Enthusiastic and interested in developing a career in dental nursing
* Keen to learn
* Professional manor/appearance
* Positive attitude
Desired qualifications:
* GCSE maths and English Grade C/4 and above (Not Mandatory)
* Qualifications will be checked before your application is submitted to the employer
* A basic maths and English assessment may be required
Prospects:
Have a look at the excellent career progression opportunities for after you’ve qualified:
* Team Lead
* Head Dental Nurse
* Dental Therapist
* Hygienist
* Practice Management
Things to consider:
* The apprenticeship is 21 months
* You will be required to have a Hepatitis B vaccination
* Pass a DBS check
* A fit test for a respirator face mask
* References may be requested from a previous employer and/or educational setting
* It’s desired that applicants live within a 30 minute commute to the workplace
* Uniform/PPE required
About ASA Training:
As the apprenticeship provider we work with hundreds of dental practices across England and are well suited to provide very best learning and workplace experience. ASA Training will support you right from the beginning at the recruitment process all the way to completion of your apprenticeship.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: From £6.40 per hour
Work Location: In person
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