Trainee dental nurse

• Employer: York Street Dental Care
• Location: Clitheroe
• Vacancy Ref: 00001323
• Weekly wage: £256.00
• Hours per week: 40
• Sector: Dental

The duties within this role include:

• Assist the dentist/therapist/hygienist during all clinical procedures.

• Carry out and be responsible for all Health and Safety and Cross Infection policies and procedures within the dental surgery.

• Assist the dentist during all clinical procedures in the surgery which will include fillings, root canal treatment, bridge crown and denture preparation and extractions.

• Assessments, this may also include minor oral surgery.

• Assist the hygienist with scale and polish and oral health promotion plus charting and periodontal assessments.

• Record and store notes, charting, medical history and radiographs on either paper based or computerised systems.

• Reception duties which include answering the telephone, greeting patients, making appointments and recording them correctly on the system.

• Disposing of all waste correctly, including clinical, sharps, specialist, amalgam, and normal domestic.

• Assisting with the preparation of the patient and equipment during the taking of x–rays and processing and storing all images.

A genuine interest in pursuing a career in dental nursing.
Strong communication skills with a compassionate and patient–focused attitude.
Ability to work well in a team and take direction from others.
Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
Commitment to completing the required coursework and assessments for the dental nurse qualification.
Basic IT skills for patient record management.

• Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing.

• Functional Skills Level 2 maths and English can be obtained on the course if you don?t already hold these qualifications

• Safeguarding.

• First Aid.