Job Description
We are looking for a friendly and professional individual to join our practice as an Apprentice Dental Nurse. Do you think you have what it takes to take on this exciting and challenging role?
As part of the team, it is key that you are able to welcome patients into our practice and provide them with direct support with the treatment itself. Other duties that will be required to complete include:
- Taking responsibility for the decontamination of instruments.
- Maintaining dental operating equipment.
- Ensuring that all relevant materials and supplies are in place.
- Looking after patient records - including making notes when the dentist is examining a patient.
- Assisting the dentist and responding quickly to request and generally keeping the surgery ready for use.
- You will be responsible for ensuring high standards of cleanliness and control of infection.
- You may also help with the reception work. Tact and direction are important qualities for a dental nurse - you will be handling confidential patient information and caring for those who may feel anxious.
Personal Qualities :
- Ability to work using your own initiative.
- Good teamwork.
- Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.
- Flexibility and ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Reliable.
- Sympathetic.
- Is friendly and has their own individual personality.
- Interpersonal skills.
Skills Required :
- We do not require any desired skills as on the job training will be provided to the successful candidate.
Future Prospects : Full time position after apprenticeship is completed and will be a GDC recognised Dental Nurse.
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