Closing date: 6th July 2025
Employer:
Balls Road Dental Practice
29 Balls road
Birkenhead
Wirral
CH43 5RF
What will the apprentice be doing?
-
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 the 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
-
Work at other practice locations from time to time as required (if appropriate)
Desired Skills and Personal Qualities:
-
Communication skills
-
IT skills
-
Organisation skills
-
Customer care skills
-
Team working
Training to be provided:
Level 3 Dental Nurse (integrated) apprenticeship standard including:
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing
- Skills, knowledge and behaviours
- End Point Assessment
Weekly hours:38.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:45am -5:30pm
Annual wage: £15,213.25 a year