Dental Nurse Apprentice

Training 2000 Ltd; Leyland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A training organization in Leyland is seeking an Apprentice Dental Nurse who will assist in clinical procedures and manage Health and Safety within the dental surgery. The role includes handling patient records and performing receptionist duties. Ideal candidates should be eager to learn and engage with both patients and staff. This position offers valuable work experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist during clinical procedures.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety policies.
• Organizational skills for managing records.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist/therapist/hygienist during clinical procedures.
• Manage Health and Safety within the dental surgery.
• Perform reception duties, including appointment scheduling.

Job description

This vacancy is for an Apprentice Dental Nurse based in Leyland.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to undertake valuable work experience dealing internal and external customers with whilst gaining on the job qualifications.

The duties within this role include:

Assist the dentist/therapist/hygienist during all clinical procedures.

Carry out and be responsible for all Health and Safety and Cross Infection policies and procedures within the dental surgery.

Assist the dentist during all clinical procedures in the surgery which will include fillings, root canal treatment, bridge crown and denture preparation and extractions.

Assessments, this may also include minor oral surgery.

Assist the hygienist with scale and polish and oral health promotion plus charting and periodontal assessments.

Record and store notes, charting, medical history and radiographs on either paper based or computerised systems.

Reception duties which include answering the telephone, greeting patients, making appointments and recording them correctly on the system.

Disposing of all waste correctly, including clinical, sharps, specialist, amalgam, and normal domestic.

Assisting with the preparation of the patient and equipment during the taking of x–rays and processing and storing all images.