Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Chair side dental clinical assistance during dental surgery
including aspiration, mixing of dental materials and monitoring of patients Recognition of, and assistance in, medical emergencies Preparation of dental surgeries and instruments Clinical cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation of dental
surgeries and instruments Appropriate handling and disposal of clinical, hazardous and special waste including infected materials, blood and other body fluids, teeth and mercury Ensure continuous personal immunisation against Hepatitis B and other infectious diseases relevant to dentistry General cleaning and maintaining of the surgeries and practice Support patients and their families' emotional needs before, during and after dental treatment  Maintain patient and staff confidentiality Ensure patient’s records are accurate and that they are
regularly updated as patients visit the practice Making, cancelling and altering appointments face to face and by letter and telephone Reminding patients of their appointments by letter, telephone, email or text message Preparing patients’ accounts and collecting money Comply with all relevant legislation especially in respect to
GDC Take an active role in team communications and meetings

Training:
Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard
Day release at our Training facility in Newcastle Functional skills if required

Training Outcome:

Offer of continued employment (permanent contract) will be
made on successful completion of the apprenticeship
qualification, as long as the employee is registered with the
General Dental Council (GDC) as a Dental Care Professional
(DCP).

Employer Description:
I Like My Smile, are a Dental Practice near Ashington providing a list of procedures. A friendly, caring comfortable practice with experienced staff.

Working Hours :
37.5 hours per week (exact number of hours negotiable), typically between 8:30am and 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, with the appropriate unpaid break each day (normally 1 hour lunch).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience