Dental Nurse Apprentice

As a trainee dental nurse, you will assist the Dentist and the Dental Hygienist/Therapist. You will also take on reception duties and help with the smooth running of the practice. You must have maths and English at grade C/4.

Typical duties for a dental nurse 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 


• Working closely with and assisting the dentist, responding quickly to requests and generally keeping the surgery ready for use


• You'll also be responsible for ensuring high standards of cleanliness and control of the practice


• 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 


• 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


• Reception duties answering the phone in a professional manner, booking appointments using practice computers


• Money processing and issuing receipts