Dental Nurse Apprenticeship RIDGWAY DENTAL LTD

Location

Chester Le Street, County Durham | United Kingdom

Job description

What you will do in your working day

Develop competence across a wide range of dental chairside support procedures.

• Develop knowledge of a wide range of practical treatment procedures and the relevant support necessary to ensure effective outcomes.

• Develop competence in the manipulation and application of dental materials across a wide range of dental treatment procedures.

• Develop a comprehensive knowledge and application of a wide range of dental instruments and other relevant equipment necessary during preparation for treatment procedures.

• Learn to prepare individual treatment rooms for a wide range of dental procedures.

• Develop and demonstrate competence in decontamination and sterilisation of medical and dental devices within clinical and non clinical environments, ensuring appropriate records are completed.

• Be responsible as part of the clinical team for the care of the patient from arrival to completion of treatment.

• Under supervision carry out the following: reception duties, answering telephone, receiving mail, meeting and greeting of patients and/or carers, managing department diaries and day books, sending appointments by mail, maintenance of monthly recall systems, filing and pulling of patient records, maintenance and upkeep of all patient records and correspondence.

The training you will be getting

Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard.
1 day per week training in one of our training facilities in Newcastle or Sunderland.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Possibility to become a full-time employee on completion of the apprenticeship.

Job tags

Salary

£12.48k per annum