Dental Nurse Review

Opening the surgery room and the decontamination room following IPC system. Assisting the dentist in the surgery. Stocking up the surgery and cleaning instruments. Assisting at the reception desk when there is staff shortage.

Picked up new skills working in both the clinical and administrative areas. Self-taught.

I didn't enjoy the apprenticeship at this workplace. No permanent PM, Lead Nurse or mentor. No communication, no guidance or training. I have to teach myself or ask the dentist as I worked along. Lead Receptionist thought she had the authority to tell me to be on the desk instead of the surgery room. And I refused.

No structure for apprentices or trainees at this practice.

Not at all. No teamwork either. Instead, you get reported and into documented meetings for doing the right thing.

Definitely a lot more than the employer.

I wouldn't have known that I have picked up the incorrect skills if there were no placement observations. The training provider has really helped me perform better in my role.

Nothing. Everyone refused any social activities which broke down the team work, communication, and spirit.

Yes

I believe it's only this Bupa branch that had this poor training and staffing. Trainees of other Bupa branches had better experience than I did.

Ask in the job interview about staff turnover. Stay away if they say high.