Job Description

We are a private practice in Brackley requiring an apprentice dental nurse, we are looking for someone for roughly 34 hours a week Monday - Thursday.
We offer general and cosmetic dentistry including: dental sedation, implants, Invisalign, QST and surgical treatments.

We have 1 Full time dentist, 1 part time dentist and 2 part time hygienists / therapists.

Job Role:

Provide clinical support to dentists, hygienists and Therapists, assist with reception or any clerical duties as required and perform such other tasks as reasonably requested by the practice owner or practice manager.

Email: team@theorchidclinic.co.uk with your CV and a cover letter.

Key tasks for a Dental Nurse

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 Record dental charting and oral tissue assessment carried out by other registrants Keep full, accurate and contemporaneous patient records and ensure that they are stored securely Prepare equipment materials and patients for dental radiography Process dental radiographs Monitor, support and reassure patients Give appropriate patient advice Support the patient and your colleagues if there is an emergency Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals Assist in the treatment of patients who are under conscious sedation Assist in treatment of patients with special needs Assist in the treatment of orthodontic patients Segregate waste in accordance with the practice procedures and ensure its safe disposal Liaise with reception over appointments for each patient Escort patients from the waiting room to the surgery, confirm the patient's medical history is up to date and communicate to the dentist (hygienist/therapist) any change in medical history or problems that he/she has noted Monitor and maintain stock within the practice as necessary, informing the practice manager and liaising with the dentists {hygienists/therapists) over orders or any shortages of materials Follow all professional ethical guidelines including all rules on confidentiality Maintain and promote patient confidentiality in relation to patient medical history, details of treatment, financial transactions or any conversation overheard Complete laboratory request forms and keep records of all items sent, received and fitted Check that all necessary laboratory work is returned and ready for each session Assist in all clerical and administrative duties as required by the principal Report equipment failures or breakages to the practice manager Attend practice annual training for medical emergencies and CPR Perform other tasks in accordance with additional skills you have developed within the GDC 'Scope of Practice' Identify your training and development needs and undertake appropriate training to maintain and increase competence in nursing skills by following an agreed CPD programme to comply with the GDC requirements Bring to the attention of the principal or practice manager any concerns about aspects of the practice, its performance or the performance of others in the practice Attend all practice meetings as requested Perform any other tasks that are reasonably requested by the principal To assist the dentist or hygienist in surgery, with occasional reception duties.

As an apprentice Dental Nurse you will be expected to work towards a nationally recognised qualification leading to registration with the GDC. This will be carried out, through online classroom and observations in the workplace.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: From 7.55 per hour

Expected hours: 34 per week

Work Location: In person