Highgate House Dental Practice are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join their team as a Level 3 Apprentice Dental Nurse. The successful candidate will support chairside in the surgery as well as helping out with administrative duties.
Hours: Monday - Friday between the hours of 08:45 and 17:30, totaling 37 hours 30 minutes a week.
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Perform chaperoning duties for dentists [hygienists/therapists] when treating patients.
* Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate and according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures.
* Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order.
* Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available.
* Ensure the care and welfare of patients.
* Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed.
* Handle all substances in accordance with health and safety policies.
* Be familiar and comply with all health and safety rules and guidance, including PPE, COSHH, mercury handling, infection control, waste disposal, etc.
* Develop and file radiographs.
* Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received, and fitted.
* Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery.
* Order new stock supplies as necessary.
* Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored.
* 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.
* Take necessary steps to ensure GDC registration is maintained.
Where you’ll work
HIGHGATE HOUSE, BEDLINGTON, NE22 5TZ
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
Your training course
Dental nurse (integrated) (level 3) - Equal to A level
Requirements
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade C/4 or equivalent)
* Maths (grade C/4 or equivalent)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have.
Skills
* Customer care skills
* Ability to multi-task
* Able to work under pressure
Other requirements
This vacancy is to start immediately; therefore, you must be available to start before applying. The closing date, interview date, and start date are subject to change. This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
About this company
Highgate House Dental Practice is a Dental Practice based in Bedlington offering many different services from teeth cleaning to veneers. Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme, there could be a potential position of employment available.
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Closes on Monday 31 March 2025.
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