Apprentice Dental Nurse
Phoenix Orthodontics · Gloucester, GL1 1DP
Dental nurse (level 3)
We are looking for a proactive and reliable individual to join our team on a permanent basis. Individuals will be responsible for providing high quality chair side dental nursing and performing reception and clerical duties when required.
The work
Your Job duties will include:
- Set up and clean down the clinical area at the start and end of each session. This includes preparing materials and instruments, and accurate record keeping.
- Ensure all instruments/equipment and work surface are clean and sterilised to the required standards at all times. Ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
- Provide clinical assistance and act as a chaperone to dentist/therapist during procedures, interpret needs of the dental team and patients, and act on them promptly and efficiently, and take all reasonable methods to ensure patient comfort.
- Answer telephone calls and queries, booking, amending or cancelling appointments as necessary.
Training
Level 3 Dental Nursing Practitioner (Diploma)
Training provider: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
What you come out with
Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship. After qualifying we provide the opportunity to complete further courses in Dental Impression Taking and Dental Radiography, company funded.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English 4
- Essential · GCSE Maths 4
The employer
Phoenix Orthodontics is a mixed NHS and private specialist practice located in Gloucester city centre. It is our mission to deliver exceptional, patient centred Orthodontic care in a professional environment.
Workplace
- 20 Clarence Street, Gloucester, GL1 1DP