Apprentice Dental Nurse

Duties and responsibilities will include:

Greeting patients Chair side assistance to the dentist during restorative and surgical procedures Record patient’s clinical notes in computer Clean and prepare surgery between patients Clean used instruments after patients Additionally, you will be expected to act as receptionist when necessary, with routine clerical tasks: handling payments, booking appointments, answering phone

Attend Charles Clifford Dental Hospital within the duration of the apprenticeship to study:

Dental anatomy, Oral diseases, medical emergencies, dental radiography and sterilisation You will learn about oral health promotion and preventative dentistry techniques Some units will focus on patient care and management and you will cover legal and ethical issues

Training:
Apprentice Standard Dental Nurse (Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing) On completion, the apprentice must register with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse Includes End Point Assessment College attendance 1 day per week at Charles Clifford Dental Hospital 24 months, one-to-one training in the workplace and assessor visits every 6-8 weeks

Training Outcome:
Sustained employment with registration to the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse

Employer Description:
LWT Dental Care is a long established Dental Practice, originally formed in the early 1950s by the then founding owner, Mr. Roy Taylor. Originally sited away from its' current location, the practice has always had a strong emphasis on providing quality dental treatment to all, predominantly within the NHS dental system. The practice then moved to its' current location, with the current partnership has been in business since April 2013, when Andy Tootell and Richard Brogden formed a new partnership with Russell Taylor, after the retirement of the previous partner John Lucking.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 5.30pm, with 60 minutes for lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience