What you'll do at work
* Assist our dentists or therapists by means of chairside support duties under supervision in accordance with the GDC Dental Nurses guidance. Working alongside our team of dentists, nurses and receptionists
* Work towards a nationally recognised qualification in dental nursing
* Logging in your induction and training
* Follow every policy and procedure within the practice
* Maintain an acceptable working relationship with members of our dental team
* Maintain a close contact with the practice manager on all workplace matters including administration, pay and conditions
* Be available to assist the reception on their duties if required
* Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others
* To learn the use of different dental materials, instruments and their properties across a range of dental treatment procedures
* To learn all aspects of decontamination and cross infection control and adhering to them
* Receiving all the necessary vaccinations
* Take all necessary care in working with all equipment and their maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
* Following the practice policies and procedures in waste disposal
* Use of the practice computer and X-ray systems
* Completion of laboratory request forms and keeping records of all items
* Locate all necessary laboratory work, ready for each session
* Provide patient support by liaising with reception over appointments
* Escorting patients from the waiting room to the surgery and communicating to the clinician any change in medical history or problems that they have noted
* Maintain patients' confidentiality at all times in relation to patient medical history, details of treatment, financial transactions or any conversation overheard or conducted within and outside the practice
* To learn how to deal with a medical emergency
* Perform chaperoning duties for other clinical GDC registrants
* Answer telephone, receive mail, email
* To use dedicated computer program to enter patients details and treatment plans, manage the appointment book, send appointments by mail/email
* Maintain recall systems
* File patient clinical records and correspondence securely and ensure they are kept up-to date
* Attend all agreed trainings, Induction and other structured sessions
* Assist in all clerical and administrative duties as required by the principals and the manger
* Report equipment failures to the practice manager and work in general in close liaison with the principals and the practice manager and bring to their attention any concerns about aspects of the practice, its performance or the performance of others in the practice
* Attend all practice meetings and perform all tasks that are reasonably requested by the principals and the manager
* Adhere to policies, procedures within the practice and all conditions stated in their contract and staff handbook
* Make appointments
* Take payments
* carry out administration tasks
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person