Trainee Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
Junction Lane Dental Practice. · ST HELENS, WA9 3JN
Dental nurse (level 3)
We are offering a trainee dental apprenticeship position. The job role includes supporting the dentist with treatments, adhering to health and safety and infection control. Sterilisation of instruments and delivering patient care. You will also be required to complete the apprenticeship over an 18 month period.
The work
- Prepare and maintain the clinical environment, including the equipment
- Carry out infection prevention and control
- Procedures to prevent physical, chemical and microbiological contamination in the surgery or laboratory
- Record dental charting and oral tissue assessment carried out by other registrants
- Prepare, mix and handle dental bio-materials
- Provide chairside support to the operator during treatment
- Keep full, accurate and contemporaneous patient records
- Prepare equipment, materials and patients for dental radiography
- Process dental radiographs
- Monitor, support and reassure patients
- Give appropriate patient advice
- Support the patient and their colleagues if there is a medical emergency
- Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals
What you come out with
You can progress your career by advancing to courses such as:-
- Radiography
- Orthodontic Nurse
- Sedation Nursing
- Implant nurse
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
Things to consider
Applicants will be required to complete the following:-
- DBS check
- Complete and course of Hepatitis B vaccinations
The employer
We are a well established Dental Practice delivering Oral Healthcare in St Helens. We offer a range of NHS and Private Dental treatments such as preventative and restorative care, composite bonding, Invisalign, teeth whitening and antiwrinkle treatments.
Workplace
- 40 JUNCTION LANE, ST HELENS, WA9 3JN