Closes in 24 days (Friday 21 February at 11:59pm)
Low Fell Caring Dental Practice is seeking a hardworking Level 3 Dental Nursing apprentice. The candidate will support in and around the surgery as well as perform admin duties. This role would suit an enthusiastic and hardworking individual who wants to join a friendly, ever-growing dental team in a busy dental practice as an apprentice dental nurse.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Monday 3 March
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
* 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 and manufacturers' instructions.
* 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 and change radiographic solutions as directed.
* Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received, and fitted.
* Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery.
* Ask the practice manager for 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 (perhaps including the duties and tasks of receptionist as required).
* 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. This includes keeping up to date with CPD, meeting annual renewal deadlines, and ensuring payment of GDC fees.
* Work at other practice locations from time to time as required.
Where you’ll work
The Lodge, Gateshead, NE9 5BY
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 (GDC 2023) (level 3) - Equal to A level
Requirements
GCSE in:
* Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Customer care skills
* Logical
* Initiative
* Non-judgmental
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. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment.
About this company
Our dental clinic in Low Fell has proudly served the community for a number of years. We have been providing the highest quality NHS & Private dental services to people in the area. This tradition of excellence comes with an important duty to treat our patients with kindness, skill, and understanding.
After this apprenticeship
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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