A fantastic opportunity has become available for a motivated Apprentice Dental Nurse to join our wonderful team.
We are a mixed practice treating both NHS and private patients while using a fully computerised dental system using SOE software and digital x-rays.
Our main focus at Beauchamp House Dental Practice is to provide the best possible care for our patients and have a team to be proud of that are happy, committed, reliable and professional.
Our offer to you:
- A competitive starting salary
- Fully funded CPD training, GDC registration, DBS and Professional Indemnity
- Annual cost of living wage increase
- Progression and development
- Contributory pension scheme
- Mintago Membership and Employee Discount Scheme
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Employee of the month award & Gift voucher
- Social Events including summer party and Christmas party
- Onsite parking
- Dental Nurse uniform provided
Hours: Apprenticeship, Full Time
Available positions: 2
Salary: £10.85 per hour for the first 12 months
Key responsibilities & duties:
- Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
- Preparing and sterilising instruments and equipment following HTM guidance and protocols
- Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
- Set-up and prepare the surgery for the type of patient and treatment planned
- Clean and sterilise all equipment and working surfaces to the required standards at the end of each session
- Ensure safe disposal of clinical waste
- Continually evaluate the needs of patients and dentist and deal with them promptly and efficiently
- Assist in the completion of patient records
- Monitor and maintain stocks as necessary.
- Ensure that all necessary laboratory work is returned and ready for each session
- Follow all practice policies and procedures and patient confidentiality
- Establish productive working relationships with the dental team
- Take reasonable care for own and others’ health and safety
- Comply with all GDC and CQC requirements
Academic or trade qualifications:
- Maths and English Functional Skills at level 2 essential
- A-level qualification preferred
- IT literate
Work experience and skills:
No work experience necessary
Training to be Provided:
Dental Nursing level 3
If you are serious about a career in dentistry, please apply with your CV with a brief cover letter.
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Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
