Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprentice

Highgate House Dental Practice are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join their team as a Level 3 Apprentice Dental Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Support chairside in the surgery as well as helping out with administrative duties.
• Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy, and sterile as appropriate according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers' instructions.
• Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order.
• Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available.
• Ensure the care and welfare of patients.
• Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed.
• Handle all substances in accordance with health and safety policies.
• Be familiar and comply with all health and safety rules and guidance, including PPE, COSHH, mercury handling, infection control, waste disposal, etc.
• Develop and file radiographs and change radiographic solutions as directed.
• Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received, and fitted.
• Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery.
• Order (or ask the practice manager/receptionist to order) new stock supplies as necessary.
• Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored.
• Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records.
• Attend and participate in practice meetings.
• Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice (perhaps including the duties and tasks of receptionist as required).
• Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities.
• Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR.
• Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct.