Apprentice Dental Nurse Oasis Dental Care TA Apple Gate Dental Practice

Job Description

• Keeping the cleaning areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate, according to the practice's Health & Safety and infection control procedures and manufacturer's instructions

• Using all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacture's recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order

• Providing chair-side assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available

• Always ensuring that the care and welfare of patients in a friendly, helpful and courteous manner

• Accurately completing patients' records as directed

• Observing patient confidentiality at all times

• Handling all substances in accordance with Health and Safety policies

• Be familiar and comply with all Health and Safety rules and guidance PPE, COSHH, Mercury Handling, infection control, waste disposal, etc.

• Developing and filing radiographs and change radiographic solutions as directed

• Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received and fitted

• Ensuring that adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery

• Ordering/asking the practice manager/receptionist to order new supplies as required

• Ensuring that computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored

• Liaising with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records

• Attending and participating in practice meetings

• Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice (perhaps including the duties and tasks of receptionist as required)

• Undergoing training as it may be required to develop your skills and abilities

• Attending refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR

• Acting in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct

Candidate Description

• Good communication skills

• Computer literate

Personal qualities

• Punctual

• Friendly

• Presentable

• Reliable

• Good team player, GCSEs at grades A*-C/9-4 (or equivalent) in maths and English.

  Functional Skills level 2 in maths and English (or equivalent) are accepted.

  A-levels in maths or English grade E or above (or equivalent) will be accepted.,

• Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing

• End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Application Description

https://www.bupa.co.uk/dental, Daniel Swann daniel.swann@tempdent.co.uk

Employer Description

Bupa Dental Care are a leading provider of NHS & Private dental care across the UK & Ireland, proudly caring for over 3 million patients in over 400 practices, providing everything from regular check-ups to specialist & cosmetic treatments.

We're passionate about our people, which is why we re-invest our profits into bringing an outstanding and memorable dental care experience to our customers. There has never been a better time to join us, as we work together to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives.