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Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing

Mile End Dental Surgery
Pay: £122.50 Text
Location: Essex Colchester United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Aug 2017
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E02499124
2017-07-05 2017-08-01

Job Description

This dental practice is looking to recruit an apprentice dental nurse ready to start college at Colchester Institute in September 2017. Commencement of work can negotiated individually depending on personal circumstances and commitments, such as GCSE or A-Level examinations.



The position would involve working within a dental practice team and assisting the dentist with their duties whilst treating patients.



You will be given the training and supervision to undertake your practical duties such as:




  • Cross infection control

  • Chair side clinical treatments, such as tooth restorations and root canal treatment

  • Processing of x-rays

  • Accurate record keeping in line with the Data Protection Act



Your main duties will be;




  • Assisting the dentist with preparing instruments and equipment

  • Mixing different materials as required and providing suction support

  • You will need to be supportive to both your patient and dentist at all times 

  • On a daily basis you will be required to check that your day lists are accurate and that all patients records are available and up to date

  •  laboratory work will need to be booked in and out

  • Your dental surgery will need to be stocked up to ensure sufficient materials and supplies are available for the day’s treatment



Possible rotation in the practice may involve working in central decontamination and reception duties. Reception duties may involve answering the telephone, making appointments and taking patient payments.


Personal Qualities :

You will require good communication skills, be able to show empathy with patients, as well as working well within a team.  You must have excellent time keeping skills and a flexible approach to working.



Skills Required :

You will need to be able to work on your own initiative and to be accurate at all times.



Future Prospects : Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship you will gain a Licence to Practice Qualification that will allow you to register with the General Dental Council and you apply for registered/qualified positions.
There may be opportunities for you to study further and apply for other positions within the Dental Industry.

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