Annual Appraisals: How to get the best from them.

For many people, the mere mention of the term "staff appraisal" fills them with dread. Feelings of worry start to surface at the thought of what could possibly be mentioned and it's funny really because we tend to think about what negatives are going to be brought up about us instead of the positive things we have achieved over the year- the main reason for an appraisal!

DESERVED WINNER OF DENTAL NURSE OF THE YEAR:

- Xyanthe Lambert

Senior Dental Nurse, Radiographer, Oral Health Educator

I am proud to say I am a 41 year old registered Dental Nurse, (well perhaps less of the 41 year old)! I am a Senior Dental Nurse, qualified Radiographer and Oral Health Educator and I have been nursing for almost ten years now. I still have the same passion for the job as I did all those years ago. You could say that once you get me talking about the subject I turn into a bit of an anorak and go into full swing talking about my job, because I love it so much.

A job interview should be seen as the perfect opportunity to show what you can offer to the company you are applying at. Good preparation can make you the candidate that they are looking for.

1/ First impression is important

Everybody should know their rights and entitlements in the workplace but unfortunately, many of us don't. In order to feel confident, secure and happy at work, we really need to know all the information, whether it is uncertainty about what to do about a dispute or a maternity issue. Below is some information that is key to know in the workplace.

Discrimination, bullying or harassment/

Another fulfilling day at the practice today! I had three new patients booked in with myself and the Dentist this afternoon and was looking forward to meeting them, particularly the last patient of the day.

This lovely lady phoned the practice last week at around 5.15pm, 15 minutes before home time and I spent about 40 minutes on the phone to her.