Trainee Dental Nurse

High Wycombe Source: WhatJobs

£14.30 per hour

Job Title

Location

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11

Salary

£14.30 per hour, negotiable depending on experience

Job Type

Permanent, Full-Time

Operating Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Working days and hours will be discussed with the successful candidate and aligned with the practice's operating hours and requirements.

About the Practice

We are an established dental practice providing both NHS and private dental care within a modern, friendly and patient focused clinical environment.

The practice provides a wide range of general, preventative, restorative, cosmetic and advanced dental treatments. These include dental hygiene, periodontal care, root canal treatment, crowns and bridges, dentures, dental implants, oral surgery, veneers, composite bonding, teeth whitening, Invisalign and orthodontic treatment. Sedation is also available for appropriate dental procedures.

The clinical team has experience across a variety of areas including restorative dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery, implant dentistry, orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry.

The practice also uses modern dental technology including CBCT 3D imaging, digital radiography, intraoral 3D scanners and 3D printing.

With both routine and advanced treatments carried out within the practice, this is an excellent environment for a Trainee Dental Nurse looking to gain varied clinical experience while developing their skills and working towards becoming a qualified Dental Nurse.

About the Role

As a Trainee Dental Nurse, you will work alongside experienced clinicians and support patients throughout their treatment journey while developing your practical dental nursing skills.

You will gain hands on experience within both NHS and private dentistry, with potential exposure to areas including general dentistry, dental implants, oral surgery, restorative treatments, orthodontics, Invisalign, endodontics, periodontal care and sedation supported procedures.

Full workplace support and guidance will be provided as you develop your clinical knowledge alongside your Dental Nursing qualification.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing dental surgeries, instruments, materials and equipment for treatments
Assisting clinicians throughout patient appointments and dental procedures
Cleaning, decontaminating and sterilising dental instruments
Following infection prevention, cross contamination and health and safety procedures
Supporting the turnaround and preparation of surgeries between patients
Welcoming patients and helping them feel comfortable and reassured
Supporting accurate and organised patient and clinical information
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout clinical areas
Working closely with dentists, dental nurses and the wider practice team
Developing knowledge of dental instruments, materials, terminology and clinical procedures

Clinical Experience and Development

Due to the broad range of treatments provided by the practice, the successful candidate will have an excellent opportunity to develop their knowledge across different areas of dentistry.

Alongside routine NHS and private dental care, you may have opportunities to observe or support more advanced treatments such as dental implants, oral surgery and surgical extractions, depending on your training, competency and the requirements of the clinical team.

You will also gain an understanding of different patient pathways and how both NHS and private treatments are delivered within a busy dental practice.

What We Are Looking For

Enrolled on, or prepared to enrol on, an approved Dental Nursing qualification
Friendly and confident communicating with patients
Professional, reliable and well organised
Keen to learn and develop their clinical skills
Comfortable working as part of a busy dental team
Able to use basic computer systems
Committed to maintaining high standards of patient care and infection control
Hepatitis B vaccinated or willing to complete the required immunisation programme
Eligible to work in the UK
In possession of a National Insurance number